Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden ex Rafarin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 46: 73 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943294
Common Names
- Antioquensis Dieffenbachia
- Dieffenbachia antioquensis
- Antioquensis
Description
Dieffenbachia antioquensis (also called Dumb Cane, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with large, leathery leaves and white or yellow spots. It is native to Colombia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dieffenbachia antioquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Dieffenbachia antioquensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed: The seed of Dieffenbachia antioquensis is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dieffenbachia antioquensis are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dieffenbachia antioquensis can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dieffenbachia antioquensis
Dieffenbachia antioquensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and other wet areas.
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,