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 to
65 cm long and 3 to 25 cm broad. The flowers are produced in a spadix,
surrounded by a 10 to 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.