scorpion orchid

Scorpion orchids carry their own myths. According to the myth, who maintains or has scorpion orchid will be struck by misfortune and distress life. Such as households that are not harmonious, often quarreling with spouses or neighbors, and easily affected by calamities and diseases. But myths are still a myth. In fact many people are 'smitten' with the uniqueness of this type of orchid. They keep orchid scorpion as an ornamental plant without being affected by the myth. The scheme is spread from the island of Sumatra, Java, Bali, to Kalimantan (Indonesia and Malaysia). This plant does not include protected orchids and rare orchids are threatened with extinction. this orchid has a strong and tall stem with segments along 4-10 cm. It has thick fleshy and flattened leaf lengthwise with leaf length up to 35 cm and width about 5 cm. Its unique flower that glances resembles a scorpion animal complete with sting and its legs. Therefore, this orchid is then referred to as the orchid of the scorpion orchid The scorpion orchid (Arachnis flos-aeris) is still closely related to the white scorpion Orchid (Arachnis hookeriana), the red scorpion orchid (Arachnis maingayi) and the leopard-haired orchid (Arachnis celebica). But this epiphytic plant has a different character This plant is one of the native plants of Indonesia. Scorpion orchids are quite common in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java and Bali. However, this orchid plant is not a protected plant species, or is included in endangered rare orchids. One of the interesting types of orchids to be mentioned is the scorpion orchid. Species of this orchid does have a unique look, because the flowers are similar to the scorpion. It is said that this is the forerunner to the naming of plants that have Latin name Arachnis flos-aeris. In Indonesia, this type of orchid is also known as the orchid katonggeng.