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Corybas incurvus

Corybas incurvus

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
SubTribe: Acianthinae
Genus: Corybas
Species: Corybas incurvus
Alliance:
Binomial name
Corybas incurvus
D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. 1988


Corybas incurvus is a species of the genus Corybas.

Description[]

Plant blooms during the winter with a single 1.5 cm wide flower.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in the open forest of South eastern Australia.

Culture[]

Plants require cool temperatures and full shade. Plants in a well drain terrestrial mix which usually is comprised of gravel, bark, sand, pumice, and perlite. Mixture should be kept moist but not wet. Tubers should be planted several centimeters below the surface of the mix. Plant require dormancy during winter and must be kept in a cold area for vernalization. During dormancy watering must be reduce but plant must sprinkled with water to prevent it from drying out. Plant requires high humidity.

Naming[]

Common Names: The Bent Corybas

Synonyms[]

  1. Corysanthes incurva ( D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. ) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. 2002
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