Corsia ornata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
765011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 238 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764344
Common Names
- Corsia Ornata
- Ornata Corsia
- Corsia's Ornata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia ornata (also called Ornate Corsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to New Guinea, where it is found in moist, shady forests. 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 ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corsia ornata has white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corsia ornata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Corsia ornata
Corsia ornata is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia ornata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia ornata?
Corsia ornata is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia ornata?
Corsia ornata is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia ornata?
Corsia ornata requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive.
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
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126673-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.