Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
923176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 125 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922511

Common Names

  • Spathiphyllum pygmaeum
  • Pygmaeum Spathiphyllum
  • Pygmy Spathiphyllum

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Description

Spathiphyllum pygmaeum (also called Pygmy Peace-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in humid forests. It has glossy, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiphyllum pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make fences and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathiphyllum pygmaeum is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathiphyllum pygmaeum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Spathiphyllum pygmaeum

Spathiphyllum pygmaeum can be found in the rainforests 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,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112801-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.