Arachnis annamensis

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Arachnis annamensis
Arachnis annamensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Arachnis
Species:
A. annamensis
Binomial name
Arachnis annamensis

Arachnis annamensis is a species of orchid, originated in Vietnam.[1]

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Arachnis annamensis

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

It is found in Vietnam in evergreen, semi-deciduous forests, and low dry deciduous forests at elevations from sea level to 1500 meters.

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