Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arachnitiforme
ID:
323930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 493 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323262



Common Names

  • Thrixspermum arachnitiforme
  • Arachnitiforme Thrixspermum
  • Spider-shaped Thrixspermum


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Description

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme (also called Arachnitiform Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a single trunk with a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in coastal hammocks, pinelands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for landscaping. The leaves of this plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thrixspermum arachnitiforme is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme is a terrestrial orchid native to Vietnam. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thrixspermum arachnitiforme

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thrixspermum arachnitiforme?

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme

What is the common name of Thrixspermum arachnitiforme?

Spider-like Thatch Palm

What is the natural habitat of Thrixspermum arachnitiforme?

Thrixspermum arachnitiforme is native to Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands

Species in the Thrixspermum genus

Thrixspermum aberrans, Thrixspermum acuminatissimum, Thrixspermum acutilobum, Thrixspermum agamense, Thrixspermum agusanense, Thrixspermum amesianum, Thrixspermum amplexicaule, Thrixspermum anceps, Thrixspermum ancoriferum, Thrixspermum angustatum, Thrixspermum angustifolium, Thrixspermum annamense, Thrixspermum arachnitiforme, Thrixspermum aurantiacum, Thrixspermum borneense, Thrixspermum brevibracteatum, Thrixspermum brevicapsularis, Thrixspermum brevicaule, Thrixspermum brevipes, Thrixspermum brunnescens, Thrixspermum calceolus, Thrixspermum canaliculatum, Thrixspermum carinatifolium, Thrixspermum carnosum, Thrixspermum celebicum, Thrixspermum centipeda, Thrixspermum cerinum, Thrixspermum clavatum, Thrixspermum clavilobum, Thrixspermum collinum, Thrixspermum complanatum, Thrixspermum congestum, Thrixspermum conigerum, Thrixspermum cordulatum, Thrixspermum corneri, Thrixspermum crassifolium, Thrixspermum crescentiforme, Thrixspermum cymboglossum, Thrixspermum denticulatum, Thrixspermum doctersii, Thrixspermum duplocallosum, Thrixspermum elmeri, Thrixspermum elongatum, Thrixspermum eximium, Thrixspermum fantasticum, Thrixspermum filifolium, Thrixspermum filiforme, Thrixspermum fimbriatum, Thrixspermum flaccidum, Thrixspermum fleuryi,

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,

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