Corsia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
765012
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 239 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764345
Common Names
- Corsia Papuana
- Papuana Corsia
- Corsia's Papuana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia papuana (also called Papuan Corsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Corsia papuana 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 papuana has bright yellow flowers with orange and red stripes. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are short and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corsia papuana 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 papuana
Corsia papuana is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia papuana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia papuana?
Corsia papuana is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia papuana?
Corsia papuana is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia papuana?
Corsia papuana 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
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:272092-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.