Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnocarpa
ID:
923754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wernham) A.P.Davis & Razafim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 4 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923089

Common Names

  • Bremeria arachnocarpa
  • Arachnocarpa Bremeria
  • Spider-Fruited Bremeria

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Description

Bremeria arachnocarpa (also called 'Spider-web Bremeria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Australia. It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bremeria arachnocarpa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bremeria arachnocarpa has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bremeria arachnocarpa is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.

Where to Find Bremeria arachnocarpa

Bremeria arachnocarpa can be found in New Caledonia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468776: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.