Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathiphyllum
ID:
233519

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 7: 652 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232850

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium spathiphyllum (also called Spathiphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium spathiphyllum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium spathiphyllum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium spathiphyllum can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium spathiphyllum

Anthurium spathiphyllum can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Anthurium spathiphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium spathiphyllum?

Anthurium spathiphyllum

What is the common name of Anthurium spathiphyllum?

Peace Lily

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium spathiphyllum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Anthurium genus

Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85363-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.