Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
labrosa
ID:
253929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253261



Common Names

  • Labrosa Arachnis
  • Arachnis labrosa
  • Labrosa Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Arachnanthe bilinguis Benth. [unknown]
  • Arachnis bilinguis Benth. [unknown]
  • Armodorum labrosum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Arhynchium labrosum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Renanthera labrosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Renanthera leptantha Fukuy. ex A.T.Hsieh [unknown]
  • Arrhynchium labrosum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]

Description

Arachnis labrosa (also called the White Spider Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnis labrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arachnis labrosa var. zhaoi (Z.J.Liu, S.C.Chen & S.P.Lei) S.C.Chen & J.J.Wood
Arachnis labrosa var. labrosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachnis labrosa 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 labrosa 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 labrosa

Arachnis labrosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Arachnis labrosa FAQ

What are the common names of Arachnis labrosa?

Arachnis labrosa is commonly known as the Labrous Arachnis.

What is the natural habitat of Arachnis labrosa?

Arachnis labrosa is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Arachnis labrosa?

Arachnis labrosa 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,

References