Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
462238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm., Steyerm. & H.Rob.) L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 697 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461570

Common Names

  • Arachnoidea Lindmania
  • Arachnoidea Orchid
  • Arachnoidea Spider Orchid

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Description

Lindmania arachnoidea (also called Spidery Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist meadows, wet pastures, and along streams, and has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lindmania arachnoidea is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive white flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindmania arachnoidea is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindmania arachnoidea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Lindmania arachnoidea

Lindmania arachnoidea can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Lindmania arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindmania arachnoidea?

Lindmania arachnoidea

What are the common names of Lindmania arachnoidea?

Spider Orchid

What is the habitat of Lindmania arachnoidea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Lindmania genus

Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279679-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].