Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
forcipigera
ID:
926413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 237 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925748

Common Names

  • Corymborkis forcipigera
  • Forcipigera Plum
  • Wild Mangosteen

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Description

Corymborkis forcipigera (also called Forceps Corymborchis, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Corymborkis forcipigera is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corymborkis forcipigera has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corymborkis forcipigera is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Corymborkis forcipigera

Corymborkis forcipigera is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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-48160: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.