Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arachnitiformis
ID:
258108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & M.Philippe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Émul. Doubs , sér. 3, 4: 391 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257440



Common Names

  • Arachnitiformis Ophrys
  • Bee Orchid
  • Early Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ophrys aranifera specularia Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ophrys archipelagi Gölz & H.R.Reinhard [unknown]
  • Ophrys aschersonii Nanteuil [unknown]
  • Ophrys augustae A.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Ophrys castellana Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers [unknown]
  • Ophrys chatenieri Rouy [unknown]
  • Ophrys crocii Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys dionysii P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata arachnitiformis (Gren. & M.Philippe) Del Prete [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata archipelagi (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) Del Prete [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata mateolana (Medagli, D'Emerico, Bianco & Ruggiero) Paulus & Gack [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata tyrrhena (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) Del Prete [unknown]
  • Ophrys fayencensis (P.Delforge) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys gallica Looken [unknown]
  • Ophrys glanensis Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys godferyana A.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys licana A.Fuchs [unknown]
  • Ophrys massiliensis Viglione & Véla [unknown]
  • Ophrys mateolana Medagli, D'Emerico, Bianco & Ruggiero [unknown]
  • Ophrys monachorum O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys montis-leonis O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys obscura Beck [unknown]
  • Ophrys panattensis Scrugli, Cogoni & A.Pessei [unknown]
  • Ophrys pesseiae P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys sipontensis O.Danesch & E.Danesch [unknown]
  • Ophrys specularia Lojac. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes arachnitiformis (Gren. & M.Philippe) Malag. [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes integra (Moggr. & Rchb.f.) H.Baumann & Künkele [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes sipontensis Gumpr. [unknown]
  • Ophrys splendida Gölz & H.R.Reinhard [unknown]
  • Ophrys trombettensis Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys tyrrhena Gölz & H.R.Reinhard [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis occidentalis Scappat. [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera arachnithiformis (Gren. & Philippe) E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Ophrys debruijckereana Looken [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata castellana (Devillers-Tersch. & Devillers) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata montis-leonis (O.Danesch & E.Danesch) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys exaltata splendida (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys insectifera integra Moggr. & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ophrys integra (Moggr.) Paulus & Gack [illegitimate]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis archipelagi (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys sphegodes massiliensis (Viglione & Véla) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis gallica (Looken) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis mateolana (Medagli, D'Emerico, Bianco & Ruggiero) Kreutz [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis splendida (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) H.Baumann & R.Lorenz [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis tyrrhena (Gölz & H.R.Reinhard) H.Baumann & R.Lorenz [unknown]
  • Ophrys occidentalis (Scappat.) Scappat. & M.Demange [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis nicaeensis (Barla) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis occidentalis (Scappat.) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnitiformis specularia (Rchb.f.) P.Delforge [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera massiliensis (Viglione & Véla) Véla [unknown]
  • Ophrys aranifera nicaeensis Barla [unknown]
  • Ophrys arachnites arachnitiformis (Gren. & Philippe) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Ophrys carduccii Romolini & Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys mateolana Medagli, D'Emerico, Bianco & Ruggiero [unknown]
  • Ophrys morisii (Martelli) Cif. & Giacom. [unknown]
  • Ophrys brunamontei Soca [unknown]
  • Ophrys filomenoi D'Alonzo & Perilli [unknown]
  • Ophrys godferyana fayencensis P.Delforge [deprecated]

Description

Ophrys arachnitiformis (also called 'Spider Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, rocky areas, such as in the limestone cliffs of the Mediterranean.

Uses & Benefits

Ophrys arachnitiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophrys arachnitiformis is yellowish-green with a white center and a yellowish-brown lip. The seed is an ovoid capsule with a smooth surface, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophrys arachnitiformis is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, well-drained areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny area until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Ophrys arachnitiformis

Ophrys arachnitiformis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ophrys arachnitiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophrys arachnitiformis?

Ophrys arachnitiformis

What is the common name of Ophrys arachnitiformis?

Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ophrys arachnitiformis?

Grassy meadows

Species in the Ophrys genus

Ophrys albertiana, Ophrys apicula, Ophrys apifera, Ophrys arachnitiformis, Ophrys araniferiformis, Ophrys argolica, Ophrys battandieri, Ophrys baumanniana, Ophrys bertolonii, Ophrys bombyliflora, Ophrys borgersiae, Ophrys bourlieri, Ophrys brigittae, Ophrys calypsus, Ophrys campolati, Ophrys carica, Ophrys carpinensis, Ophrys carquierannensis, Ophrys cesinensis, Ophrys chobautii, Ophrys cilicica, Ophrys circaea, Ophrys clapensis, Ophrys climacis, Ophrys cranbrookeana, Ophrys cretica, Ophrys cugniensis, Ophrys daneschiana, Ophrys devenensis, Ophrys diakoptensis, Ophrys domus-maria, Ophrys eliasii, Ophrys emmae, Ophrys epidavrensis, Ophrys ettlingeriana, Ophrys extorris, Ophrys feldwegiana, Ophrys fernandii, Ophrys ferruginea, Ophrys ferrum-equinum, Ophrys flavicans, Ophrys fuciflora, Ophrys fusca, Ophrys grafiana, Ophrys grampinii, Ophrys gumprechtii, Ophrys heraultii, Ophrys insectifera, Ophrys isaura, Ophrys jansenii,

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

Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.
Mathieu-Yves Philippe (1810-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Philippe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:647755-1: Based on the initial data import