👋 Arachnis flos-aeris

Traditional Herbs from Arachnis flos-aeris

toothache

• Take enough scorpion orchid plants.
• Apply the sap to the sore\u00a0area.

What is Arachnis flos-aeris Looks like??

Parts of Arachnis flos-aeris that could be used

• Sap

Arachnis flos-aeris Distribution

The scorpion orchid is one of Indonesia's native flora and is widespread in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali and even the Malay Peninsula. This plant is classified as an ornamental plant, because it is unique in terms of the shape of its flowers which are similar to scorpions. Apart from being cultivated as an ornamental plant, many people also cultivate this plant as a cut flower. Based on its function as a medicinal plant, this orchid apparently has good health benefits. Where, this plant is traditionally used by the people of Sarawak to treat complaints of toothache.
Agroecology of Arachnis flos-aeris
Scorpion orchids can generally be found growing in open areas in the lowlands, mountains, forests, sometimes in rocky areas, at altitudes up to 1,000 m above sea level. In nature, this plant grows by spreading and attaching to tree trunks using its roots. Scorpion orchids really like direct sunlight and can be planted in open areas.
Morphology of Arachnis flos-aeris

• The roots have climbing aerial roots and roots that grow randomly at the segments of the stem, the color of the roots is greyish white.
• The stem has a monopodial growth type, the shape of the stem is upright, hard, slender and not tuberous. The stem extends to above and its growth is unlimited with segments (nodes) 4-10 cm long on each stem. The stem is covered by leaf sheaths.
• Leaves are lanceolate, relatively fleshy so they appear thicker and stiffer, at the base The leaves wrap around the stem, the length of the leaves on this orchid can reach up to 30 cm with a leaf width of 5 cm. The leaves are dark green Pale yellow-green marked with wide and irregular purplish brown or dark brown stripes/spots. Gives off a distinctive and fragrant aroma, which the fragrance of this flower resembles kasturi.
• The fruit is a six-part capsule consisting of 3 carpels/fruit cavity. Fruits can reach a length of 10 cm.

Cultivation of Arachnis flos-aeris
Plant propagation through stem cuttings and tissue culture.

Arachnis flos-aeris, more details :

Chemical Content of Arachnis flos-aeris
Terpenoids and phenolics
Benefits of Arachnis flos-aeris
Relieves toothache, whooping cough (pertussis), inflammation of the respiratory tract (bronchitis), has anticancer activity.
Simplisia of Arachnis flos-aeris

Another Facts for Arachnis flos-aeris :

Synonym of Arachnis flos-aeris
Aerides arachnites Sw., Arachnis moschifera Blume, Epidendrum flos-aeris L.
Habitus of Arachnis flos-aeris
Orchid. Ground orchid, epiphytic, annual, more than 2 m long
Habitat of Arachnis flos-aeris

• Forest", "Mountains", "Rocky Area", "Land