Arachnis | |
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Inflorescence detail of Arachnis longisepala | |
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Flowering Arachnis labrosa specimen | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Tribe: | Vandeae |
Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
Genus: |
Arachnis Blume |
Type species | |
Arachnis flos-aeris (L.) Rchb.f.
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Synonyms [1] | |
The genus Arachnis, abbreviated as Arach in horticultural trade, (common name scorpion orchid, [2] [3]) is a member of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), consisting of more than 20 species native to China, India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. [4] [5]
The appearance of the monopodial, epiphytic herbs of the genus Arachnis is characterized by distichously arranged, linear leaves. [6] The vining plants may grow into a dense thicket. [7] Arachnis does not produce pseudobulbs. [8]
The flowers are thought to resemble spiders, [8] and they are fragrant. [6] [8] The fragrance has been described as musky. [8]
The generic epithet Arachnis is derived from the Greek word arachne for spider. [9]
Arachnis senapatiana has been found growing in subtropical broad-leaved forests at elevations of 1747 m above sea level. [6]
Arachnis senapatiana is known to flower in June. [6]
There are currently 16 accepted species, including one natural hybrid: [1]
Arachnis has become extinct in Nansei-shoto. [1]
It can be cultivated under warm and moist conditions growing in pots, baskets, or mounted on slabs. [7]
Arachnis | |
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Inflorescence detail of Arachnis longisepala | |
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Flowering Arachnis labrosa specimen | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Tribe: | Vandeae |
Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
Genus: |
Arachnis Blume |
Type species | |
Arachnis flos-aeris (L.) Rchb.f.
| |
Synonyms [1] | |
The genus Arachnis, abbreviated as Arach in horticultural trade, (common name scorpion orchid, [2] [3]) is a member of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), consisting of more than 20 species native to China, India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. [4] [5]
The appearance of the monopodial, epiphytic herbs of the genus Arachnis is characterized by distichously arranged, linear leaves. [6] The vining plants may grow into a dense thicket. [7] Arachnis does not produce pseudobulbs. [8]
The flowers are thought to resemble spiders, [8] and they are fragrant. [6] [8] The fragrance has been described as musky. [8]
The generic epithet Arachnis is derived from the Greek word arachne for spider. [9]
Arachnis senapatiana has been found growing in subtropical broad-leaved forests at elevations of 1747 m above sea level. [6]
Arachnis senapatiana is known to flower in June. [6]
There are currently 16 accepted species, including one natural hybrid: [1]
Arachnis has become extinct in Nansei-shoto. [1]
It can be cultivated under warm and moist conditions growing in pots, baskets, or mounted on slabs. [7]