Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
943985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 4: 540 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943323

Common Names

  • Gracilis Dieffenbachia
  • Dieffenbachia gracilis
  • Gracilis

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Description

Dieffenbachia gracilis (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 Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia gracilis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate homes and offices, and its leaves can be used to create a tropical feel. The plant can also be used to purify the air, as it absorbs toxins and other pollutants from the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dieffenbachia gracilis has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieffenbachia gracilis is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia gracilis

Dieffenbachia gracilis 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,

References

Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80130-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.