Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas & J.M.Chaves
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 75-76: 4 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043118
Common Names
- Spathiphyllum abelianum
- Abel's Spathiphyllum
- Abelian Spathiphyllum
Description
Spathiphyllum abelianum (also called 'Abel's Spathiphyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white ray florets. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Spathiphyllum abelianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for clothing and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spathiphyllum abelianum is a white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathiphyllum abelianum is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Spathiphyllum abelianum
Spathiphyllum abelianum is native to South America and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.
Species in the Spathiphyllum genus
Spathiphyllum atrovirens,
Spathiphyllum bariense,
Spathiphyllum blandum,
Spathiphyllum brevirostre,
Spathiphyllum cannifolium,
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum,
Spathiphyllum commutatum,
Spathiphyllum cuspidatum,
Spathiphyllum floribundum,
Spathiphyllum friedrichsthalii,
Spathiphyllum fulvovirens,
Spathiphyllum gardneri,
Spathiphyllum gracile,
Spathiphyllum grandifolium,
Spathiphyllum grazielae,
Spathiphyllum humboldtii,
Spathiphyllum jejunum,
Spathiphyllum juninense,
Spathiphyllum kalbreyeri,
Spathiphyllum laeve,
Spathiphyllum lancaefolium,
Spathiphyllum lechlerianum,
Spathiphyllum maguirei,
Spathiphyllum matudae,
Spathiphyllum mawarinumae,
Spathiphyllum minor,
Spathiphyllum monachinoi,
Spathiphyllum montanum,
Spathiphyllum neblinae,
Spathiphyllum ortgiesii,
Spathiphyllum patini,
Spathiphyllum patulinervum,
Spathiphyllum perezii,
Spathiphyllum phryniifolium,
Spathiphyllum quindiuense,
Spathiphyllum schlechteri,
Spathiphyllum schomburgkii,
Spathiphyllum silvicola,
Spathiphyllum solomonense,
Spathiphyllum tenerum,
Spathiphyllum uspanapaensis,
Spathiphyllum wallisii,
Spathiphyllum wendlandii,
Spathiphyllum zetekianum,
Spathiphyllum dressleri,
Spathiphyllum barbourii,
Spathiphyllum brent-berlinii,
Spathiphyllum buntingianum,
Spathiphyllum diazii,
Spathiphyllum pygmaeum,
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,