Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & Grayum
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 497 (1999 publ. 2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943389
Common Names
- Dieffenbachia tonduzii
- Dumb Cane
- Tropical Daisies
Description
Dieffenbachia tonduzii (also called 'Tonduzii', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dieffenbachia tonduzii is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dieffenbachia tonduzii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dieffenbachia tonduzii is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Dieffenbachia tonduzii
Dieffenbachia tonduzii can be found in Costa Rica.
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,