Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
horichii
ID:
794645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Grayum

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 91: 715 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793978

Common Names

  • Dieffenbachia horichii
  • Horichii Dieffenbachia
  • Horichii Dumb Cane

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Description

Dieffenbachia horichii (also called Giant Dumb Cane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a herbaceous perennial with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in wet and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia horichii 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 horichii 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 horichii is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist. Propagation can be done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia horichii

Dieffenbachia horichii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dieffenbachia horichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieffenbachia horichii?

Dieffenbachia horichii

What is the common name of Dieffenbachia horichii?

Horich's Dieffenbachia

What is the natural habitat of Dieffenbachia horichii?

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,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438147-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.