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Peace Lily
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Spathiphyllum

Peace LilyHerb

Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 60 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies.

FamilyAraceae
GenusSpathiphyllum
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Spathiphyllum.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyAraceae
Binomial NameSpathiphyllum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NamePeace Lily
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyAraceae
Binomial NameSpathiphyllum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NamePeace Lily
Life FormHerb

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.