Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Appearance
Spathiphyllum cannifolium | |
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Potted specimens | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Genus: | Spathiphyllum |
Species: | S. cannifolium
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Binomial name | |
Spathiphyllum cannifolium | |
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Spathiphyllum cannifolium, the canna-leaf peace lily or spatheflower (a name it shares with other members of its genus), is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.[2][3] It is native to wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western South America.[1] A clumping perennial reaching 50 cm (20 in), it is widely kept as a houseplant.[2][3]
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In the wild in Jatun Sacha, Ecuador
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Botanical illustration
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From L'illustration horticole, 1877
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Spathiphyllum cannifolium (Dryand. ex Sims) Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Canna-Leaf Peace Lily". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Spathiphyllum cannifolium". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
Common Name: Spatheflower, Peace Lily, White Flag, White Sails