Arachnis grandisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandisepala
ID:
253897
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 89(1050): 113 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253229
Common Names
- Grandisepala Arachnis
- Arachnis grandisepala
- Grandisepala Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arachnis grandisepala (also called Grandisepalous 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 grandisepala 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 grandisepala 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arachnis grandisepala 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 grandisepala
Arachnis grandisepala is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Arachnis grandisepala FAQ
What are the common names of Arachnis grandisepala?
Arachnis grandisepala is commonly known as the Grandi-sepaled Arachnis.
What is the natural habitat of Arachnis grandisepala?
Arachnis grandisepala is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
What is the growth habit of Arachnis grandisepala?
Arachnis grandisepala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13682: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.