spathifolium
/spath-ih-FOH-lee-um/🏷️ Taxonomy●●● Advanced
Also known as: spathifolius, spathifolia
A leaf shape epithet met chiefly in nursery and catalogue listings, where it stands as a contracted spelling of spathulifolium. Both point to the same character: leaves narrow at the base and broadening towards a rounded tip. Appears as spathifolius (masculine), spathifolia (feminine), or spathifolium (neuter).
Example
“Sedum spathifolium 'Cape Blanco' (Cape blanco sedum) appears under this spelling in the trade, alongside the fuller spathulifolium used in botanical works.”