Dieffenbachia seguine
| Dumbcane | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Genus: | Dieffenbachia |
| Species: | D. seguine |
| Binomial name | |
| Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dieffenbachia maculata | |
Dieffenbachia seguine, also known as dumbcane,[1] is a species of Dieffenbachia native to the tropical Americas —from Southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern South America and Brazil.[1] It is also native to several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico.[1]
Description
The herbaceous perennial grows 3 to 10 feet in height and 2 to 3 feet in width.[2] The plant's leaves are large and green, and often with variegated white patterns. Like other Dieffenbachias, the sap is toxic. It has showy white flowers.[2]
Cultivation
Dieffenbachia seguine is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate shade gardens and as a potted house plant.[2] Cultivars emphasize different patterns of variegation.
Dieffenbachia seguine grown as a house plant.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Dieffenbachia seguine". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 Missouri Botanic Garden . accessed 10.20.2011
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