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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 Screwpine 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.