Corsia clypeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clypeata
ID:
765001
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 249 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764334
Common Names
- Corsia Clypeata
- Clypeata Corsia
- Corsia's Clypeata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calanthe nicolae (also called Nicolae's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mascarene Islands, where it is found in dry coastal forests and scrub. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant growing to 0.5 m tall, with a slender stem and a tuft of narrow, linear leaves at the base.
Uses & Benefits
Corsia clypeata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corsia clypeata has white flowers with yellow stamens and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Corsia clypeata is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.
Where to Find Corsia clypeata
Corsia clypeata is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia clypeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corsia clypeata?
Corsia clypeata
What is the natural habitat of Corsia clypeata?
It is native to Indonesia.
What are the common names of Corsia clypeata?
It is commonly known as the shield-shaped corsia, shield-shaped orchid, or shield-shaped false foxglove.
Species in the Corsia genus
Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui,
Species in the Corsiaceae family
Arachnitis uniflora, Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui, Corsiopsis chinensis,
References
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272086-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.