Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
betsyae
ID:
925708

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 16: 83 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925043

Common Names

  • Corybas betsyae
  • Betsy's Helmet Orchid
  • Betsy's Frog Orchid

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Description

Corybas betsyae (also called the Betsy's Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Zealand. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, shrubland, and open forest.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas betsyae 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

The flower of Corybas betsyae is yellow and has a single petal. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas betsyae is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Corybas betsyae

Corybas betsyae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Corybas genus

Corybas dowlingii, Corybas fanjingshanensis, Corybas annamensis, Corybas sulcatus, Corybas puniceus, Corybas abditus, Corybas abellianus, Corybas aberrans, Corybas aconitiflorus, Corybas acuminatus, Corybas acutus, Corybas aduncus, Corybas albipurpureus, Corybas amabilis, Corybas amungwiwensis, Corybas arachnoideus, Corybas arfakensis, Corybas aristatus, Corybas bancanus, Corybas barbarae, Corybas betchei, Corybas betsyae, Corybas boridiensis, Corybas bryophilus, Corybas calcicola, Corybas calliferus, Corybas calopeplos, Corybas calophyllus, Corybas carinatus, Corybas carinuliferus, Corybas carsei, Corybas caudatus, Corybas cerasinus, Corybas cheesemanii, Corybas comptus, Corybas crenulatus, Corybas cryptanthus, Corybas cyclopensis, Corybas cymatilis, Corybas dentatus, Corybas despectans, Corybas diemenicus, Corybas dienemus, Corybas ecarinatus, Corybas ekuamensis, Corybas epiphyticus, Corybas erythrocarpus, Corybas expansus, Corybas fenestratus, Corybas fimbriatus,

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-47679: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.