Pothoideae
Encyclopedia
Pothoideae is a subfamily of flowering plants in the Araceae
family. The subfamily consists of four genera namely, Anthurium
, Pothos
, Pedicellarum
, and Pothoidium
. It contains two tribes, Anthurieae and Pothoeae. The species in the subfamily are true aroids.
Araceae
Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe or leaf-like bract. Also known as the Arum family, members are often colloquially...
family. The subfamily consists of four genera namely, Anthurium
Anthurium
Anthurium , is a large genus of about 600–800 species, belonging to the arum family . Anthurium can also be called "Flamingo Flower" or "Boy Flower", both referring to the structure of the spathe and spadix....
, Pothos
Pothos
Pothos may refer to:* Pothos , a character in Greek mythology* Pothos , a group of plants* Epipremnum aureum, a plant often grown indoors* A statue by Scopas...
, Pedicellarum
Pedicellarum
Pedicellarum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family. The single species that comprises the genus is Pedicellarum paiei. This species is endemic to Indomalaysia.-References:...
, and Pothoidium
Pothoidium
Pothoidium is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the Araceae family. The single species that comprises the genus is Pothoidium lobbianum. This species is endemic to the Moluccas, Sulawesi, the Philippines, and Taiwan.-References:...
. It contains two tribes, Anthurieae and Pothoeae. The species in the subfamily are true aroids.