Arachnis annamensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Arachnis |
| Species: | A. annamensis
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Arachnis annamensis is a species of orchid, originated in Vietnam.[1]
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Description
[edit]It is a sizable monopodial orchid that thrives in warm climates, exhibiting epiphytic growth. The elongated stem carries numerous alternate leaves, slightly bilobed at the apex. It produces an upright inflorescence around 60 cm long in spring, with numerous flowers in the axils.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]It is found in Vietnam in evergreen, semi-deciduous forests, and low dry deciduous forests at elevations from sea level to 1500 meters.
Taxonomy
[edit]Arachnis annamensis was described by (Rolfe) J.J.Sm. and published in Dutch-Indian Journal of Natural History 72: 73. 1912.[2]
Arachnis: generic name derived from the Latinization of the word Greek: αράχνη (arachnis) meaning "spider", about the shape of its flowers.
annamensis: Geographical epithet referring to its location in Annam in Vietnam.[1]
- Arachnanthe annamensis Rolfebasonym
- Arachnis evrardi (Guillaumin) Tang & F.T.Wang
- Renanthera evrardii Guillaumin[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Jay Pfahl. "Arachnis annamensis". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Arachnis annamensis". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Arachnis annamensis en PlantList
- ^ "Arachnis annamensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
External links
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