Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
senapatiana
ID:
1326446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phukan & A.A.Mao) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 62 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338900



Common Names

  • Arachnis senapatiana
  • Arachnis
  • Senapatiana


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Description

Arachnis senapatiana (also called Arachnis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial plant with an underground stem and a single leaf. It is found in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnis senapatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arachnis senapatiana is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnis senapatiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Arachnis senapatiana

Arachnis senapatiana is found in the tropical forests of India.

Arachnis senapatiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnis senapatiana?

Arachnis senapatiana

What are the common names of Arachnis senapatiana?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush

What is the growth habit of Arachnis senapatiana?

It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Sandhyajyoti Phukan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phukan' in the authors string.
Ashiho Asosii Mao (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Mao' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.