Peltandra sp.
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Family: Araceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Peltandra sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Araceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Zantedeschia: Zantedeschia has large white spathes; Peltandra has small green inconspicuous spathes.; vs Arum: Arum has net-like venation; Peltandra has parallel feather-like veins.; vs Nymphoides: Nymphoides has round floating leaves; Peltandra has upright arrow-shaped leaves.; vs Hydrocotyle: Hydrocotyle has round shield-like leaves; Peltandra has arrow-shaped leaves with pointed lobes.; vs Brasenia: Brasenia has oval floating leaves; Peltandra has arrow-shaped emergent leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peltandra sp. native to California?
No. Peltandra sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Peltandra sp. belong to?
Peltandra sp. is in the Araceae family, genus Peltandra.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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