US Patent Issued to Flores Laeti on May 19 for "Spathiphyllum plant named 'SP2568'" (Taiwanese Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19 -- United States Patent no. PP37,428, issued on May 19, was assigned to Flores Laeti (Netherlands).

"Spathiphyllum plant named 'SP2568'" was invented by Chao-Lun Chen (Taiwan, Taiwan).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named 'SP2568' is disclosed, characterized by dark green foliage with distinct, large, blocky cream colored variegated blotches. Foliage is fully formed. Plants produce abundant side shoots, forming a bushy plant. Spathes are pure white, occasionally with unique green variegation. Plants are compact with a moderate growth rate. The new cultivar is a Spathiphyllum, normally used for indoor ornamental purposes....