Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cathcarthii
ID:
253826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 72: 75 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253158



Common Names

  • Cathcart's Arachnis
  • Arachnis cathcarthii
  • Cathcart's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnanthe cathcartii (Lindl.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Vanda cathcartii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Esmeralda cathcartii (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Arachnis cathcarthii (also called 'Cathcart's 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 cathcarthii is used as a timber for construction and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an antidiarrheal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachnis cathcarthii is white and has five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnis cathcarthii is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of India. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Arachnis cathcarthii

Arachnis cathcarthii can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.

Arachnis cathcarthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnis cathcarthii?

Arachnis cathcarthii

What is the natural habitat of Arachnis cathcarthii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Arachnis cathcarthii?

Ornamental

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:617007-1: Based on the initial data import