Re: Wishes part 2

From: plantnut at shadow.net (Dewey Fisk) on 1997.04.08 at 14:47:59(589) >Hi: > >I've been browsing this list for several weeks. I'd really appreciate >it if someone would briefly outline what plants belong in this family. >For instance, do philodendrons belong here? I am trying to find out if >I even grow this type of plant. I really appreciate your help. The determining factor that a plant is/is not an aroid is the presence of a spathe and a spadix in the inflorescence. Some of the most common genera of Araceae are Anthurium, Philodendron, Aglaonema, Spathiphyllum and 'Pothos' or Epipremnum. This can be explored further by going to the IAS Web Site at . Follow the links from "Araceae" and click on the 'Genera of Araceae", there you will find a complete listing, many with pictures. Hope this helps. Also, I am following this message with some information regarding the International Aroid Society. Dewey Fisk, President, International Aroid Society +More The International Aroid Society (IAS) was founded in June of 1977 at the home of Bette Waterbury, who became the first President. Dr. Michael Madison, Taxonomist at Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota, Florida was the Guiding Presence and became the Editor of our Scientific Journal, the Aroideana. The name was suggested by Dr. Dan Nicolson of the Smithsonian Institution. It means 'having to do with or pertaining to aroids.' The Society is dedicated to promoting the study of the aroid family in all its aspects. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in this plant family. The IAS has been a fast moving organization. By the end of the year, 1977, there were already 73 members. This progress has continued. There are now over four hundred members world wide and we continue to grow. Publications: Aroideana is published one Volume per year and contains in excess of one hundred pages. Sometimes it is published more than once during the year and these additional Aroideanas are Numbered. Usually, the number of pages totals about one hundred for the year. This publication is devoted to the more scientific aspects of Araceae. The Newsletter is published bi-monthly and is a more 'chatty' publication. Here, announcements, general horticultural information, plant exchanges and new Aroid Literature are discussed. Visit our Web Page at >http://www.mobot.org/IAS/<. There you will find a multitude of information and a Membership Application. Membership Fees: Individual Membership (USA) $25.00 International (via Air Mail) $30.00 Libraries (Spec. Handling) $35.00 To become a Member, send your check in the appropriate amount, payable to 'International Aroid Society' to: Membership Chairman International Aroid Society P. O. Box 43-1853 South Miami, FL 33143 U.S.A. We would like to have *you* as our next new member! Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE

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