Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
patersoniae
ID:
1088928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Not listed in IK.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088266

Common Names

  • Patersoniae Corycium
  • Patersoniae Orchid
  • Patersoniae Corycium Orchid

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Description

Corycium patersoniae (also called Paterson's Corycium, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species native to South Africa. It has a single, leathery, elliptic-oblong leaf and produces a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It is found in grassland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Corycium patersoniae is a species of flowering plant that is native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of natural dyes. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corycium patersoniae has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corycium patersoniae is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of bark, perlite, and peat moss. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and in bright light.

Where to Find Corycium patersoniae

Corycium patersoniae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-23505530: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.