Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
matudae
ID:
312702

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(3): 38 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312034

Common Names

  • Matuda's Spathiphyllum
  • Matuda's Peace Lily
  • Matuda's Closet Plant

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Description

Spathiphyllum matudae (also called 'Matuda's Spathiphyllum', among many other common names) is a small herb native to South America, growing up to 1m in height. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiphyllum matudae is a popular houseplant, often used to improve air quality and reduce stress. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathiphyllum matudae has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathiphyllum matudae can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. Division is done by carefully separating the rootball into two or more sections and planting them in separate pots. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Spathiphyllum matudae

Spathiphyllum matudae can be found in the tropical rainforest of Mexico.

Spathiphyllum matudae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathiphyllum matudae?

Spathiphyllum matudae

What type of plant is Spathiphyllum matudae?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.

Where is Spathiphyllum matudae native to?

It is native to Mexico.

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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241208-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.