Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cerasinus
ID:
925724

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones & B.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 13: 341 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925059

Common Names

  • Cerasinus Corybas
  • Cerasinus Helmet Orchid
  • Cerasinus Helmet Orchid

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Description

Corybas cerasinus (also called the Cherry Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, shrubland, and open forest.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas cerasinus is a species of orchid that is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. The leaves and flowers of this plant are also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corybas cerasinus is white and has a single petal. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas cerasinus is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Corybas cerasinus

Corybas cerasinus is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests.

Species in the Corybas genus

Corybas dowlingii, Corybas fanjingshanensis, Corybas annamensis, Corybas sulcatus, Corybas puniceus, Corybas abditus, Corybas abellianus, Corybas aberrans, Corybas aconitiflorus, Corybas acuminatus, Corybas acutus, Corybas aduncus, Corybas albipurpureus, Corybas amabilis, Corybas amungwiwensis, Corybas arachnoideus, Corybas arfakensis, Corybas aristatus, Corybas bancanus, Corybas barbarae, Corybas betchei, Corybas betsyae, Corybas boridiensis, Corybas bryophilus, Corybas calcicola, Corybas calliferus, Corybas calopeplos, Corybas calophyllus, Corybas carinatus, Corybas carinuliferus, Corybas carsei, Corybas caudatus, Corybas cerasinus, Corybas cheesemanii, Corybas comptus, Corybas crenulatus, Corybas cryptanthus, Corybas cyclopensis, Corybas cymatilis, Corybas dentatus, Corybas despectans, Corybas diemenicus, Corybas dienemus, Corybas ecarinatus, Corybas ekuamensis, Corybas epiphyticus, Corybas erythrocarpus, Corybas expansus, Corybas fenestratus, Corybas fimbriatus,

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 kew-47693: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.