Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flos-aeris
ID:
253866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 28: 343 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253198



Common Names

  • Flos-Aeris Arachnis
  • Arachnis flos-aeris
  • Flos-Aeris Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum flos-aeris Sw. [unknown]
  • Arachnanthe flos-aeris (L.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Arachnanthe moschifera Blume [unknown]
  • Arachnis flos-aeris gracilis Holttum [unknown]
  • Arachnis moschifera Blume [unknown]
  • Renanthera arachnites Lindl. [unknown]
  • Renanthera flosaeris Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Renanthera moschifera Knuth [unknown]
  • Aerides arachnites Sw. [unknown]
  • Aerides matutina Willd. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum aerosanthum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum flos-aeris L. [unknown]
  • Renanthera moschifera (Blume) Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Arachnis flos-aeris (also called Arachnis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid, typically growing up to 20 cm tall. It is native to India, where it is found in lowland rainforests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnis flos-aeris 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 flos-aeris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnis flos-aeris can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arachnis flos-aeris

Arachnis flos-aeris is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Arachnis flos-aeris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnis flos-aeris?

Arachnis flos-aeris

What is the natural habitat of Arachnis flos-aeris?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Arachnis flos-aeris?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13679: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.