Spathiphyllum patinii; peace lily species
A species of peace lily native to South America; the Japanese name literally means 'bamboo grass fan', referring to the leaf shape.
Sasauchiwa is a foliage plant characterized by its white spathe.
This Spathiphyllum patinii prefers a high-humidity environment.
Kanji spelling for the plant name; usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling, often used for plant names in botanical contexts.
The Japanese name 笹団扇 (sasauchiwa) literally means 'bamboo grass fan', likely from the shape of the leaves. The plant is native to South America and was introduced to Japan as an ornamental.