Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
iridescens
ID:
925758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Irwin & Molloy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 34: 1 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925093

Common Names

  • Rainbow Helmet Orchid
  • Iridescent Helmet Orchid
  • Glitter Helmet Orchid

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Description

Corybas iridescens (also called Shining Helmet Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has a large, white flower with a yellow-green centre and iridescent petals.

Uses & Benefits

Corybas iridescens is a species of terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corybas iridescens has small, white flowers with a yellow-green centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corybas iridescens can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Corybas iridescens

Corybas iridescens can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-47724: Based on the initial data import
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
James Bruce Irwin (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irwin' in the authors string.