Arachnis calcarata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
253794
Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Sarawak Mus. J. 5: 172 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253126
Common Names
- Calcarata Arachnis
- Arachnis calcarata
- Calcarata Arachnis Orchid
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- Armodorum calcarata (Holttum) Tan. [unknown]
Description
Arachnis calcarata (also called 'Spurless Arachnis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphyte, growing up to 40 cm in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arachnis calcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arachnis calcarata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arachnis calcarata is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Arachnis calcarata
Arachnis calcarata can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Arachnis calcarata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arachnis calcarata?
Arachnis calcarata
What is the family of Arachnis calcarata?
Orchidaceae
Where is Arachnis calcarata found?
India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Arachnis genus
Arachnis annamensis, Arachnis bella, Arachnis calcarata, Arachnis cathcarthii, Arachnis clarkei, Arachnis flos-aeris, Arachnis grandisepala, Arachnis hookeriana, Arachnis labrosa, Arachnis limax, Arachnis longisepala, Arachnis maingayi, Arachnis siamensis, Arachnis sulingi, Arachnis bouffordii, Arachnis senapatiana, Arachnis seramensis,
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
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:617005-1: Based on the initial data import