Corsia triceratops - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triceratops
ID:
765019
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Webbia 27: 235 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764352
Common Names
- Corsia Triceratops
- Triceratops Corsia
- Corsia's Triceratops
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia triceratops (also called Triceratops 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 triceratops 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 triceratops has white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. Its seeds are small and triangular, and its seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corsia triceratops can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Corsia triceratops
Corsia triceratops is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia triceratops FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia triceratops?
Corsia triceratops is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia triceratops?
Corsia triceratops is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia triceratops?
Corsia triceratops 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:272095-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.