Arachnis flos-aeris
Spider Orchid
Also known as: Arachnanthe flos-aeris (L.) J.J.Sm. +9 more
- Arachnanthe flos-aeris (L.) J.J.Sm.
- Arachnanthe moschifera (Blume) Blume
- Arachnis flos-aeris var. gracilis Holttum
- Arachnis moschifera Blume
- Epidendrum aerosanthum St.-Lag.
- Limodorum flos-aeris (L.) Sw.
- Renanthera arachnites (Sw.) Lindl.
- Renanthera flos-aeris (L.) Rchb.f.
- Renanthera moschifera (Blume) Hassk.
- Renanthera moschifera (Blume) Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Arachnis flos-aeris (commonly known as Spider Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Cambodia, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Philippines, Sumatera, Thailand