Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
dressleri
ID:
554922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & F.Cardona

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 27: 139 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554254

Common Names

  • Dressleri Spathiphyllum
  • Dressleri's Spathiphyllum
  • Dressler's Spathiphyllum

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Description

Spathiphyllum dressleri (also called Dressler's Peace Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiphyllum dressleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathiphyllum dressleri is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathiphyllum dressleri is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Spathiphyllum dressleri

Spathiphyllum dressleri can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Spathiphyllum dressleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathiphyllum dressleri?

Spathiphyllum dressleri

What is the growth habit of Spathiphyllum dressleri?

Spathiphyllum dressleri is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall.

What is the flower color of Spathiphyllum dressleri?

Spathiphyllum dressleri has white flowers.

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,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Felipe Cardona N: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Cardona' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60436421-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.