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Arachnis clarkei

Arachnis clarkei (Rchb.f.) J.J.Sm., Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 72: 76 (1913 publ. 1912) (syn: Arachnanthe clarkei (Rchb.f.) Rolfe ; Esmeralda clarkei Rchb.f. ; Vanda clarkei (Rchb.f.) N.E.Br. );
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Central Himalaya to China (SW. Yunnan), Hainan: Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Hainan, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam as per POWO;
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Common name: Giant Spider Orchid
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Images and details from Jambey Tsering ji: 3 images.

Arachnis clarkeiSessa Orchid Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh14.11.20211400mWild

 

 

 

 

 


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References:
POWO  Catalogue of Life  Flowers of India

Updated on December 23, 2024

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