Arachnis longisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisepala
ID:
253972
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Wood) Shim & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 46(5): 178 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253304
Common Names
- Longisepala Arachnis
- Arachnis longisepala
- Longisepala Arachnis Orchid
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- Arachnis calcarata longisepala J.J.Wood [unknown]
Description
Arachnis longisepala (also called the Long-Sepal 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 longisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arachnis longisepala flowers are white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arachnis longisepala is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Arachnis longisepala
Arachnis longisepala is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.
Arachnis longisepala FAQ
What are the common names of Arachnis longisepala?
Long-sepaled Arachnis
What is the natural habitat of Arachnis longisepala?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level up to an altitude of 1,500 m.
What is the size of Arachnis longisepala?
It is an epiphytic orchid, reaching a height of 0.3–0.5 m.
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-13689: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Phyau Soon Shim (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shim' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.