Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
tenerum
ID:
312726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 120 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312058

Common Names

  • Tenerum Spathiphyllum
  • Tenerum Peace Lily
  • Tenerum Closet Plant

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Description

Spathiphyllum tenerum (also called 'Tender Spathiphyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500 to 1800 meters. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem, up to 1.5 meters tall, and bears up to 30 fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiphyllum tenerum is a popular houseplant and is known for its air-purifying properties. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathiphyllum tenerum 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 tenerum is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Spathiphyllum tenerum

Spathiphyllum tenerum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.

Spathiphyllum tenerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathiphyllum tenerum?

Spathiphyllum tenerum

What type of plant is Spathiphyllum tenerum?

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

Where is Spathiphyllum tenerum native to?

It is native to Colombia.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241219-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.