Spider Orchid
Arachnis labrosa
Herb Key identification features : Epiphytic orchid; Leaves scattered, narrow; Stem slender; Flowers in spikes, bloched, red or brown
About Spider Orchid
Spider Orchid (Arachnis labrosa) is a herb key identification features : epiphytic orchid; leaves scattered, narrow; stem slender; flowers in spikes, bloched, red or brown belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is native to South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Arachnis labrosa
- Genus
- Arachnis
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb Key identification features : Epiphytic orchid; Leaves scattered, narrow; Stem slender; Flowers in spikes, bloched, red or brown
- Native to
- South America
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Spider Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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