Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
nitidipetiolata
ID:
794651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Grayum

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 91: 731 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793984

Common Names

  • Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata
  • Nitidipetiolata Dieffenbachia
  • Brazilian Dieffenbachia

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Description

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata (also called Giant Dumb Cane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, typically growing to a height of 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft). It is found in tropical rainforests, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata 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

The flower of Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata is a small white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata 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 nitidipetiolata

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata?

Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata

What is the common name of Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata?

Nitidipetiolata Dieffenbachia

What is the natural habitat of Dieffenbachia nitidipetiolata?

It is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

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:60438151-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.