Arachnis maingayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
254006
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 197 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253338
Common Names
- Arachnis Maingayi
- Spider Orchid
- Cobra Orchid
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- Arachnanthe maingayi Hook.f. [unknown]
- Arachnis vanmullemii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Renanthera maingayi Ridl. [unknown]
- Arachnanthe maingayi Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Arachnis maingayi (also called the Maingay's 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 maingayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arachnis maingayi 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 maingayi 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 maingayi
Arachnis maingayi is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia.
Arachnis maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arachnis maingayi?
Arachnis maingayi
What are the common names of Arachnis maingayi?
Lady's slipper orchid, Maingay's arachnis
What is the natural habitat of Arachnis maingayi?
Arachnis maingayi is native to Southeast Asia
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-13692: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.