Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
araneum
ID:
483290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) M.A.Clem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Telopea 20: 276 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482622



Common Names

  • Araneum Oxystophyllum
  • Araneum
  • Oxystophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Aporum araneum (J.J.Sm.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Dendrobium araneum J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Oxystophyllum araneum (also called Spider Oxystophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Ghats of India, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxystophyllum araneum is used as an ornamental tree, for landscaping, and for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxystophyllum araneum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are light green and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxystophyllum araneum is a coniferous evergreen tree native to India. It is a slow-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 25 metres (82 feet). It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Oxystophyllum araneum

Oxystophyllum araneum can be found in the mountains of India and Bangladesh.

Oxystophyllum araneum FAQ

What are the common names of Oxystophyllum araneum?

Spider lily, spider lily-of-the-valley

What is the natural range of Oxystophyllum araneum?

Eastern Himalayas, from Sikkim to Assam

What is the habitat of Oxystophyllum araneum?

Moist, shady forests

Species in the Oxystophyllum genus

Oxystophyllum atropurpureum, Oxystophyllum carnosum, Oxystophyllum excavatum, Oxystophyllum acianthum, Oxystophyllum ambotiense, Oxystophyllum araneum, Oxystophyllum atrorubens, Oxystophyllum bipulvinatum, Oxystophyllum buruense, Oxystophyllum changjiangense, Oxystophyllum cultratum, Oxystophyllum cuneatipetalum, Oxystophyllum deliense, Oxystophyllum elmeri, Oxystophyllum floridanum, Oxystophyllum govidjoae, Oxystophyllum hagerupii, Oxystophyllum helvolum, Oxystophyllum hypodon, Oxystophyllum kaudernii, Oxystophyllum lepoense, Oxystophyllum lockhartioides, Oxystophyllum longipecten, Oxystophyllum minutigibbum, Oxystophyllum moluccense, Oxystophyllum nitidiflorum, Oxystophyllum oblongum, Oxystophyllum oligadenium, Oxystophyllum paniferum, Oxystophyllum sinuatum, Oxystophyllum speculigerum, Oxystophyllum subsessile, Oxystophyllum torricellianum, Oxystophyllum tropidoneuron, Oxystophyllum tumoriferum, Oxystophyllum validipecten,

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-256356: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.