Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
253907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253239



Common Names

  • Hooker's Arachnis
  • Arachnis hookeriana
  • Hooker's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnanthe alba Ridl. [unknown]
  • Arachnis alba Schltr. [unknown]
  • Arachnis canniformis (Guillaumin) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Renanthera alba Ridl. [unknown]
  • Renanthera hookeriana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stauropsis canniformis Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Arachnis hookeriana (also called Hooker's 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 hookeriana 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 hookeriana 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 hookeriana 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 hookeriana

Arachnis hookeriana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Arachnis hookeriana FAQ

What are the common names of Arachnis hookeriana?

Arachnis hookeriana is commonly known as the Hooker's Arachnis.

What is the natural habitat of Arachnis hookeriana?

Arachnis hookeriana is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Arachnis hookeriana?

Arachnis hookeriana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall.

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,

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