Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
acreana
ID:
1259372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258710

Common Names

  • Acreana Dieffenbachia
  • Dieffenbachia Acreana
  • Acreana Dieffenbachia

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Description

Dieffenbachia acreana (also called Acre dieffenbachia, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia acreana is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it is able to absorb toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dieffenbachia acreana is a white to cream-colored flower with four petals. The seed of Dieffenbachia acreana is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Dieffenbachia acreana are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieffenbachia acreana can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia acreana

Dieffenbachia acreana is native to Brazil.

Dieffenbachia acreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieffenbachia acreana?

Dieffenbachia acreana

What is the common name of Dieffenbachia acreana?

Dumb Cane

What is the family of Dieffenbachia acreana?

Araceae

Species in the Dieffenbachia genus

Dieffenbachia burgeri, Dieffenbachia copensis, Dieffenbachia crebripistillata, Dieffenbachia davidsei, Dieffenbachia fortunensis, Dieffenbachia fosteri, Dieffenbachia galdamesiae, Dieffenbachia horichii, Dieffenbachia isthmia, Dieffenbachia killipii, Dieffenbachia lutheri, Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata, Dieffenbachia obscurinervia, Dieffenbachia panamensis, Dieffenbachia standleyi, Dieffenbachia williamsii, Dieffenbachia wurdackii, Dieffenbachia aglaonematifolia, Dieffenbachia antioquensis, Dieffenbachia aurantiaca, Dieffenbachia bechiana, Dieffenbachia bowmannii, Dieffenbachia brittonii, Dieffenbachia cannifolia, Dieffenbachia concinna, Dieffenbachia cordata, Dieffenbachia costata, Dieffenbachia daguensis, Dieffenbachia duidae, Dieffenbachia elegans, Dieffenbachia enderi, Dieffenbachia fournieri, Dieffenbachia gracilis, Dieffenbachia grayumiana, Dieffenbachia hammelii, Dieffenbachia herthae, Dieffenbachia humilis, Dieffenbachia imperialis, Dieffenbachia lancifolia, Dieffenbachia leopoldii, Dieffenbachia longispatha, Dieffenbachia macrophylla, Dieffenbachia meleagris, Dieffenbachia obliqua, Dieffenbachia oerstedtii, Dieffenbachia olbia, Dieffenbachia paludicola, Dieffenbachia parlatorei, Dieffenbachia parvifolia, Dieffenbachia pittieri,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50188743: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.