Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 56: 117 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806486
Common Names
- Spathiphyllum barbourii
- Barbourii Spathiphyllum
- Barbourii Peace Lily
Description
Spathiphyllum barbourii (also called Barbour's Spathiphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing up to 23 m tall with a stem diameter of up to 23 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Spathiphyllum barbourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathiphyllum barbourii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathiphyllum barbourii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Spathiphyllum barbourii
Spathiphyllum barbourii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Spathiphyllum barbourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathiphyllum barbourii?
Spathiphyllum barbourii
What is the common name of Spathiphyllum barbourii?
Barbour's peace lily
What is the natural habitat of Spathiphyllum barbourii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,