spathiphyllum

Thân thiện

A spathiphyllum sits in a white pot on a sunny windowsill.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical plant: Any of various evergreen plants belonging to the genus Spathiphyllum, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves and a distinctive flower structure consisting of a white or green leaf-like bract (spathe) surrounding a central spike (spadix) of small, fragrant flowers. 2. A common houseplant: Often cultivated indoors as an ornamental plant, prized for its attractive foliage and ability to produce flowers in low-light conditions. It is popularly known as a "peace lily."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The spathiphyllum on the windowsill is thriving with minimal sunlight.
  • She received a beautiful spathiphyllum with white spathes as a gift.
  • Many people choose a spathiphyllum for their office because it is easy to care for.

Advanced Usage

• Cultivar Names: Specific cultivated varieties of spathiphyllum are often referred to by their cultivar names in horticultural contexts.
  • 'Mauna Loa' and 'Sensation' are two popular cultivars of spathiphyllum.

Variants and Related Words

• Peace Lily: The common name for plants of the genus .
• Spathe (noun): The large, showy bract that encloses the flower spike of a spathiphyllum and similar plants like the anthurium.
• Spadix (noun): The fleshy spike of tiny flowers enclosed by the spathe.

Synonyms

• Peace lily (common name)

Notes on Meaning

While "spathiphyllum" specifically refers to the botanical genus, in everyday usage it is synonymous with the common name "peace lily." It is important to note that it is not a true lily (family Liliaceae).

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Spathiphyllum having a white or green spathe and a spike of fragrant flowers and often cultivated as an ornamental

Từ đồng nghĩa

• peace lily
• spathe flower