| 词条 | Dieffenbachia seguine |
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|name = Dumbcane |image = Dieffenbachia seguine1FKST.jpg |genus = Dieffenbachia |species = seguine |authority = (Jacq.) Schott |synonyms = Dieffenbachia maculata Dieffenbachia picta }}Dieffenbachia seguine, also known as dumbcane,[1] is a species of Dieffenbachia native to the tropical Americas —from southern Mexico, through Central America, to northern South America and Brazil.[1] It is also native to several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico.[1] DescriptionThe herbaceous perennial grows {{convert|3|ft|m}} to {{convert|10|ft|m}} in height and {{convert|2|ft|m}} to {{convert|3|ft|m}} in width.[2] The plant's leaves are large and green, and often with variegated white patterns. Like other Dieffenbachias, the sap is toxic. It has showy white flowers.[2] CultivationDieffenbachia seguine is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate shade gardens and as a potted house plant.[2] Cultivars emphasize different patterns of variegation. References1. ^1 2 {{PLANTS|id=DISE7|taxon=Dieffenbachia seguine|accessdate=17 January 2016}} 2. ^1 2 Missouri Botanic Garden . accessed 10.20.2011 External links{{commons category|Dieffenbachia seguine}}
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