Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
shuttleworthii
ID:
1335519

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Bull ex T.Moore & Mast.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 5: 603 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347973


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Description

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii (also called Shuttleworth's Dieffenbachia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Central America. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii has small, white flowers that are borne in dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii?

Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii

What is the family of Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii?

Araceae

What is the native range of Dieffenbachia shuttleworthii?

Colombia

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

Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.
William Bull (1828-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bull' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160596-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.