Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arachnites
ID:
238833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 13: 394 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238165

Common Names

  • Maxillaria arachnites
  • Spider Maxillaria
  • Web Maxillaria

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Description

Maxillaria arachnites (also called Spider Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green flowers and long, thin leaves that resemble spider webs.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria arachnites is an ornamental plant in the orchid family. It is used to decorate gardens and homes and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria arachnites has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip and dark purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria arachnites can be propagated by division, and prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Maxillaria arachnites

Maxillaria arachnites can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Maxillaria arachnites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria arachnites?

Maxillaria arachnites

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria arachnites?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Maxillaria arachnites?

Maxillaria arachnites is a small epiphytic orchid, with pseudobulbs up to 4 cm long

Species in the Maxillaria genus

Maxillaria acervata, Maxillaria aciantha, Maxillaria acostae, Maxillaria acuminata, Maxillaria acutifolia, Maxillaria adendrobium, Maxillaria adolphi, Maxillaria adscendens, Maxillaria aequiloba, Maxillaria affinis, Maxillaria aggregata, Maxillaria alba, Maxillaria albata, Maxillaria albiflora, Maxillaria alfaroi, Maxillaria allenii, Maxillaria alpestris, Maxillaria alticola, Maxillaria amabilis, Maxillaria amblyantha, Maxillaria anatomorum, Maxillaria anceps, Maxillaria angustibulbosa, Maxillaria angustisegmenta, Maxillaria angustissima, Maxillaria antioquiana, Maxillaria appendiculoides, Maxillaria arachnites, Maxillaria arachnitiflora, Maxillaria arbuscula, Maxillaria argyrophylla, Maxillaria augustae-victoriae, Maxillaria aurea, Maxillaria auyantepuiensis, Maxillaria azulensis, Maxillaria barbosae, Maxillaria batemanii, Maxillaria bennettii, Maxillaria bicallosa, Maxillaria binotii, Maxillaria biolleyi, Maxillaria bocazensis, Maxillaria bolivarensis, Maxillaria boliviensis, Maxillaria bolleoides, Maxillaria bomboizensis, Maxillaria brachybulbon, Maxillaria brachypetala, Maxillaria brachypoda, Maxillaria bracteata,

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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