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|common_name=Peace lily, Spath
 
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| name = ''Spathiphyllum''
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| common_names = spath, peace lilies
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| genus = Spathiphyllum
   
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'''''Spathiphyllum''''' is a genus of about 40 species of [[monocotyledon]]ous [[flowering plant]]s 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'''.
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They are [[evergreen]] [[herbaceous]] [[perennial plant]]s with large leaves 12-65&nbsp;cm long and 3-25&nbsp;cm broad. The [[flower]]s are produced in a [[spadix]], surrounded by a 10-30&nbsp;cm long, white, yellowish, or greenish [[spathe]].  The plant does not need excessive light or water to survive.
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Several species are popular indoor [[houseplant]]s. ''Spathiphyllum'' cleans indoor air of many environmental contaminants, including [[benzene]], [[formaldehyde]], and other pollutants.<ref>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE7DD1138F930A25751C0A962958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all New York Times - CUTTINGS; Need an Air Freshener? Try Plants</ref><ref>http://www.hgtv.ca/gardening/articledetails.aspx?ContentId=800&cat=2&by=10 HGTV - The Best Houseplants for a Healthy Home</ref> It cleans best at one plant per 10 m².<ref> {{Cite web |url=http://www.airsopure.nl/en/verzorgingstips--veelgestelde-vragen.html |title=How many plants are optimal |accessdate=14 January 2009 |work= |publisher= Air So Pure  |date=}}</ref>  It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive. It is watered approximately once a week. The soil is best left moist but only needs watering if the soil is dry. <ref> {{Cite web |url=http://www.askgarden.com/peace-lily-care |title=Peace Lily Care |accessdate=15 March 2010 |work= |publisher= Ask Garden  |date=}}</ref>
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Spathiphyllum (Greek word, referring to the leaf-like spathes). Araceae. Stemless or short-stemmed herbs, used as warmhouse foliage plants.
 
Spathiphyllum (Greek word, referring to the leaf-like spathes). Araceae. Stemless or short-stemmed herbs, used as warmhouse foliage plants.
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''Spathiphyllum'' cleans indoor air of many environmental contaminants, including [[benzene]], [[formaldehyde]], and other pollutants{{wp}}. It cleans best at one plant per 10 m²{{wp}}. It lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive{{wp}}.
      
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*''[[Spathiphyllum wendlandii]]''
 
*''[[Spathiphyllum wendlandii]]''
 
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*[[Spathiphyllum Hybrid Cultivars]]
    
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Image:Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum0.jpg|''Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum''
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Image:Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum1.jpg|''Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum''
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Image:Upload.png| photo 1
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Image:Spathuphyllum cochlearispathum0.jpg|''Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum''
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Image:Spathiphyllum floribundum1.jpg|''Spathiphyllum floribundum''
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Image:Spathiphyllum floribundum2.jpg|''Spathiphyllum floribundum''
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Image:Peace lily.jpg|Close up view of Peace Lily
 
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