Araceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Alismatales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 189 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Lemna minuta Kunth
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Philodendron gloriosum André
Philodendron gloriosum is a Colombian tropical aroid with striking velvety heart…
Rhaphidophora australasica F.M.Bailey
Rhaphidophora australasica (needle berry) is a semi-epiphytic arum endemic to no…
Anthurium pentaphyllum (Aubl.) G.Don
Anthurium pentaphyllum (Aubl.) G.Don is a species of the Anthurium genus found a…
Anthurium ochranthum K.Koch
Anthurium ochranthum is a flowering plant species in the Araceae family, found f…
Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong
Peltandra sagittifolia, commonly spoonflower or white arrow arum, is a Peltandra…
Lemna turionifera Landolt
Lemna turionifera is a floating freshwater duckweed that can produce dormant tur…
Zantedeschia rehmannii Engl.
Zantedeschia rehmannii Engl. is a small, summer-flowering Zantedeschia with mauv…
Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng.
Zantedeschia aethiopica is an ornamental perennial calla lily native to southern…
⚠️ Poisonous
Arisaema stewardsonii Britton
Arisaema stewardsonii is a distinct perennial herb in the Arisaema triphyllum co…
Arum korolkowii Regel
Arum korolkowii Regel is a woodland Araceae species found across several countri…
Amorphophallus konjac K.Koch
Amorphophallus konjac (konjac) is a perennial Asian plant cultivated for its cor…
Araceae plants belong to the Alismatales order in the Plantae kingdom. It can be distinguished from other members of this complex by its strongly fluted, or ridged, spathe tube, a distinctive trait no other member of the complex has. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Araceae is classified in the order Alismatales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 189 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Araceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Araceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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