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An Orange Migrant (Catopsilia scylla) on a peace lily (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum)!
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Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum or Peace Lily, Fam. Araceae/ Crinul păcii
Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
Peace lily, the flower from plant species spathiphyllum cochlearispathum, is under the spotlight of golden morning sun.
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 40 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia.
I caught sight of these bursting PeaceLily buds and thought they were the most beautiful flowers. This hasn't quite translated to the photo -- but I still like them.
For a more Peaceful version --- www.flickr.com/photos/algo/124684183/
I had a great choice of subjects at the conservatory, because of the tropical environment condensation was a bit of a pain, but will have to go back for some more :-)
"Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 47 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 spathe or peace lilies.
"They are evergreen herbaceous perennial plants with large leaves 12–65 cm long and 3–25 cm broad. The flowers are produced in a spadix, surrounded by a 10–30 cm long, white, yellowish, or greenish spathe. The plant does not need large amounts of light or water to survive. They are most often grown as houseplants; however, they are able to withstand the elements well enough to thrive when planted outdoors in situations that are hot and humid.
"Spathiphyllum is a genus of herbaceous evergreen plants with dark green foliage that can reach 1 to 6 feet (0.30 to 1.83 m) in height. Rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves emerge directly from a low-lying or underground creeping stem. The leaves are elliptical or lanceolate, 4 to 25 inches (10 to 64 cm) long and 1 to 10 inches (2.5 to 25.4 cm) wide. They are supported on shoots (petioles) of shorter or similar length to the leaf.
"The flowering structure rises above the foliage, with a single white or greenish-white spathe (specialized leaf associated with the flower) partially surrounding the flower structure. The spathe is elliptical or lanceolate, and 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) long. It surrounds the spadix (short fleshy structure that contains the male and female flower parts), which is greenish-white or cream in color, and shorter than the surrounding spathe. The spadix is covered in equal-sized flowers that contain both the male and female reproductive parts. All Spathiphyllum flowers on a given spadix mature at the same time and produce pollen for up to four days. Pollinated flowers produce ovoid fruits that mature over four to six months, each containing up to eight seeds." (Wikipedia)
Peace Lily flower unfurling.
When I saw it this morning my heart beat faster as it seemed one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen. I took a lot of shots, and although it doesn't perhaps live up to that first billing, it still seems beautiful.
Spathiphyllum Cochlearispathum - Araceae : Pentax K 1 + LZOS MC Rubinar-K Macro 500mm f/5,4 : Mano Libera
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 47 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.
They are evergreen herbaceous perennial plants with large leaves 12–65 cm long and 3–25 cm broad. The flowers are produced in a spadix, surrounded by a 10–30 cm long, white, yellowish, or greenish spathe. The plant does not need large amounts of light or water to survive. They are most often grown as houseplants, however they are able to withstand the elements well enough to thrive when planted outdoors in situations that are hot and humid.
Etymology
Schott's description of the genus refers to Spatha foliaris persistens, where spatha is a spathe, and foliaris is an adjective modifying spathe, meaning relating to a leaf, and persistens means continuing or persisting. Phyllum also means a leaf. The more common name of peace lily derives from the plants symbolism for peace, purity, and healing, and has also been associated with the white flag, which is a signal for truce.
Selected species
Species include:
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 grandifolium
Spathiphyllum jejunum
Spathiphyllum juninense
Spathiphyllum kalbreyeri
Spathiphyllum kochii
Spathiphyllum laeve
Spathiphyllum lechlerianum
Spathiphyllum maguirei
Spathiphyllum mawarinumae
Spathiphyllum monachinoi
Spathiphyllum montanum
Spathiphyllum neblinae
Spathiphyllum ortgiesii
Spathiphyllum patini
Spathiphyllum perezii
Spathiphyllum phryniifolium
Spathiphyllum quindiuense
Spathiphyllum silvicola
Spathiphyllum solomonense
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Spathiphyllum wendlandii
Cultivated hybrids include:
Spathiphyllum × clevelandii
Cultivation and uses
Several species are popular indoor houseplants. It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive, and is watered approximately once a week. The soil is best left moist but only needs watering if the soil is dry. The NASA Clean Air Study found that Spathiphyllum cleans certain gaseous environmental contaminants, including benzene and formaldehyde. However, subsequent tests have shown this cleaning effect is far too small to be practical.
The cultivar 'Mauna Loa' has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Toxicity
Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae. True lilies are highly toxic (poisonous) to cats and dogs, but the peace lily, spathiphyllum is only mildly toxic to humans and other animals when ingested. Like many Araceae it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause skin irritation, a burning sensation in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and nausea, but it does not contain the toxins found in true lilies, which could cause acute kidney failure in cats and some other animals.
In popular culture
The 7th track on Mother Earth's Plantasia, an early electronic album that was composed for plants to listen to, is "Swingin' Spathiphyllums".
Simon Pegg's character PC Nicholas Angel in the movie Hot Fuzz has a peace lily that appears in several scenes and is referred to throughout the film. Angel's dedication to caring for the peace lily serves to symbolize his highly structured lifestyle and by-the-book approach to policing, which he abandons when he shatters the plant over the head of Michael "Lurch" Armstrong.
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum. Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is a plant species of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico and often cultivated..Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 40 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..
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum. Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is a plant species of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico and often cultivated. Also known as Spath and Peace Lilly.
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum. Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is a plant species of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico and often cultivated..
Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae.
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Monsteroideae
Tribe: Spathiphylleae
Genus: Spathiphyllum
Species: Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name: Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum. Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is a plant species of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico and often cultivated. Also known as Spath and Peace Lilly.
Ok, last plant from San Diego. This Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) grew next to my apartment as well as many other locations around the area. I believe it is the contrast in color and the perfection of its flowers that draw my attention. I would like to see if all sub-tropical plants flower the same way. What I mean is the Bird of Paradise’s flower stem grow from the base of the plant and I have noticed my Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) flower stem also grows from the base of the plant and its stark white flower contrasts nicely against the dark green leaves. After conducting some research, I found out that the plant would be a monocot because the flower has 6 septels (orange) and 3 petals (blue), which are also the female portion of the plant. I have also read that this plant has a partner to help it reproduce. Usually the Sun Bird will land on the flower in search of nectar and its weight triggers the anthers to open to place pollen on the breast of the bird. The bird flies off to another flower and deposits the pollen onto its stigma while searching for food. This plant seems to grow in clumps which would lead me to believe that is has a root system that off shoot new plants.
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum. Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum is a plant species of the genus Spathiphyllum in the family Araceae. It is native to southern Mexico and often cultivated. Also known as Spath and Peace Lilly.
Although it is called a "lily", the peace lily is not a true lily from the family Liliaceae.
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Monsteroideae
Tribe: Spathiphylleae
Genus: Spathiphyllum
Species: Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name: Peace Lily