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INTERIOR PLANTS. “Plant Families” Lamiaceae to Liliaceae. LAMIACEAE. Also known as Labiatae Opposite leaves, square stems and frequently have essential oils that are fragrant Used for ornamentation, flavor and medicinal use Over 200 genera and 3200 species. LAMIACEAE.
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INTERIOR PLANTS “Plant Families”Lamiaceae to Liliaceae
LAMIACEAE • Also known as Labiatae • Opposite leaves, square stems and frequently have essential oils that are fragrant • Used for ornamentation, flavor and medicinal use • Over 200 genera and 3200 species
LAMIACEAE • Swedish Ivy exhibits the square stems and opposite leaves of this family.
LEEACEAE • Monogeneric (one genus in the family) • Previously included in the Vitaceae family but differ by not having tendrils to attach with • Terminal flowers with fruit as a berry
LEEACEAE • Leea is an attractive plant for use as a medium sized foliage plant.
LILIACEAE • Herbs, trees, and vines that frequently are bulbous • Strap-like leaves with parallel veination • 6-merous • Superior ovary • Closely related to Amaryllidaceae
LILIACEAE • The Dragon Tree has the classic strap-like leaves and parallel venation of the family.
INTERIOR PLANTS “Plant Families”Malvaceae to Orchidaceae
MALVACEAE • Mallow Family • Alternate, simple leaves that are lobed • Showy flowers that are 5-merous • Stamen form a column in the center of the flower • Capsule fruit • Ornament, fiber, and food
MALVACEAE • The Hibiscus is an excellent example of the stalked column of stamens in the center of the flower.
MARANTACEAE • Arrowroot Family • Rhyzomatous or tuberiferous perennials • Sheathing stems with pinnate veination • Showy leaves with a feather pattern and metallic coloration • May be stemless
MARANTACEAE • Calatheas are often misnamed Maranta. They illustrate the feather-like foliage and metallic coloration.
MORACEAE • Mulberry or Fig Family • Alternate leaves with inconspicuous flowers • Milky latex • Grown for foliage, rubber, and edible fruit
MORACEAE • The India Rubber Tree has the latex sap common to this family.
MUSACEAE • Banana Family • Stout stems similar to the trunk of a tree • Unbranched • Large, alternate leaves that are entire • Exotic flowers • 5 genera and 150 species • Ornament, cut flowers, food
MUSACEAE • The Bird of Paradise has the exotic flowers characteristic of this family.
NYCTAGINACEAE • The Four O’Clock Family • Native to warm regions of the Americas • Unusual flower structure • Simple leaves with bracts • May be armed • Over 30 genera and 300 species
NYCTAGINACEAE • The Paper Flower is a show stopper with the attractive flowers and foliage.
ORCHIDACEAE • Terrestrial or epiphytic • Thick, fleshy leaves that are entire and simple • Parallel veination • Irregular flowers that are highly specialized • Thickened roots / pseudobulbs • Sympodial or monopodial growth
ORCHIDACEAE • This is the largest flowering plant family and is characterized by unusual flower structure.
INTERIOR PLANTS “Plant Families”Palmaceae to Primulaceae
PALMACEAE • Previously the Palmae Family • Evergreen tree like plants that are woody • Leaves are stiff and have parallel veins • Fan or feather-like leaves called fronds • Unbranched stem • Difficult to identify
PALMACEAE • The Areca Palm is one of the most popular indoor palms.
PANDANACEAE • Screw-Pine Family • Tree-like to climbing evergreens • Long, stiff, armed leaves, • Pineapple-like fruit and inconspicuous flowers • Most have prop-roots or stilt-roots
PANDANACEAE • The Screw-pine is a durable indoor plant with marginal spines along the edges of the foliage.
PIPERACEAE • Pepper Family • Trees, shrubs, herbs, or climbers • Fleshy leaves that are broad and frequently have pellucid dots • Spikes or racemes of flowers • Sometimes succulent stems
PIPERACEAE • The Peperomia is an example of the succulent plants found in this family.
POLYPODIACEAE • Common Fern Family or Oak-Fern Family • Foliage is fronds with net veination • Sporangia on the back of the leaves • No trunk • Most rhizomatous • Largest fern family
POLYPODIACEAE • The staghorn Fern has a distinctive growth habit and demonstrates the variability of the family.
PORTULACACEAE • Purslane Family • Native to the Americas • Mostly prostrate and glabrous • Leaves entire • Used for ornamentation • 20 genera and 220 species
PORTULACACEAE • Elephant bush is a very slow growing but attractive succulent.
PRIMULACEAE • Northern hemisphere for origin • Regular, showy flowers that are usually attractive • Variable flowers on spikes, racemes, panicles or solitary in leaf axils • 5-merous
PRIMULACEAE • The Cyclamen is an excellent example the showy flowers found in this family.
INTERIOR PLANTS “Plant Families”Saxifragaceae to Zinggiberaceae
SAXIFRAGACEAE • The Stone-break Family • Slow growing • Leaves and flowers are quite variable • Mountain species are able to break rocks with their roots • Similar to the Rosaceae family but fewer stamens
SAXIFRAGACEAE • The Strawberry Begonia has the plantlets on the ends of runners like strawberry plants have.
URTICACEAE • The Nettle Family • Found mainly in the tropics • Leaves are variable in shape and attachment • Flowers are small and inconspicuous • May have stinging hairs
URTICACEAE • Baby Tears is an example of the small foliage frequently seen in this family.
VITACEAE • The Grape Family • Woody vines from temperate to tropical regions • Climb by means of tendrils • Attractive foliage • 11 genera and 600 species
VITACEAE • Grape Ivy is an attractive low light plant for hanging baskets.
ZINGIBERACEAE • The Ginger Family • Exotic flowers often used as cuts • May be grown for flavor or ornamentation • Cane-like stems and sheathing leaves • May be rhizomatous
ZINGIBERACEAE • The Torch Ginger is a bright addition to high light areas.