Dieffenbachia seguine
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D. seguine
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| Dieffenbachia seguine |
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Dieffenbachia maculata |
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Dieffenbachia seguine, also known as dumbcane, 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.
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dieffenbachia seguine. |
- USDA Plants Profile: Dieffenbachia seguine
- Kemper Center for Home Gardening
- GRIN Species Profile - D. seguine
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- Aroideae
- Flora of Central America
- Flora of the Caribbean
- Flora of the Andes
- Flora of Puerto Rico
- Flora of the United States Virgin Islands
- Flora of Southern Mexico
- Flora of Brazil
- Flora of Venezuela
- House plants
- Garden plants of Central America
- Garden plants of South America
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