Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
meleagris
ID:
944009

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Linden & Rodigas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 39: t. 559 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943347

Common Names

  • Dieffenbachia meleagris
  • Dumb Cane
  • Tropical Daisies

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Description

Dieffenbachia meleagris (also called Guinea Dieffenbachia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, erect, shrubby, evergreen plant with long-stalked, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are entire. It is native to Colombia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia meleagris 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 meleagris 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 meleagris is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia meleagris

Dieffenbachia meleagris can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Lucien Linden (1853-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Linden' in the authors string.
Émile Rodigas (1831-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodigas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292455-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.