Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
fortunensis
ID:
794642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 91: 706 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793975

Common Names

  • Dieffenbachia fortunensis
  • Fortunensis Dieffenbachia
  • Fortunensis Dumb Cane

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Description

Dieffenbachia fortunensis (also called Fortuna Dieffenbachia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia fortunensis is a popular houseplant, often used in terrariums and dish gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dieffenbachia fortunensis has a white flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieffenbachia fortunensis can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the corms in the spring or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia fortunensis

Dieffenbachia fortunensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Dieffenbachia fortunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieffenbachia fortunensis?

Dieffenbachia fortunensis

What is the common name of Dieffenbachia fortunensis?

Fortuna Dieffenbachia

What is the natural habitat of Dieffenbachia fortunensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

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