Arachnis

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Arachnis

Description Arachnis, commonly known as spider orchids, is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This genus consists of about 20 species of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids, which are native to Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The name Arachnis was derived from the Greek word “arachne,” which means spider, due to its spider-like appearance. Taxonomic Information…