Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PELTANDRA Rafinesque, J. Phys. Chim. Hist. Nat. Arts 89: 103. 1819.
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TYPE: Peltandra undulata Rafinesque
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peltandra sagittifolia | Spoonflower, White Arrow-arum | |||
| Peltandra virginica | Green Arrow-arum, Tuckahoe |
Identification Key
1. Leaf blade lateral veins of similar thickness; spadix ca. 1/2 as long as spathe; spathe blade white and usually broadly expanded, scarcely enclosing the spadix; fruits red
1. Leaf blade with at least a few conspicuously thicker lateral veins; spadix usually >1/2 as long as spathe; spathe blade green and paler along the margin, usually tightly enclosing the spadix; fruits green to purplish green
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||