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Dieffenbachia
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Dieffenbachia

DieffenbachiaShrub

Dieffenbachia, commonly known as dumb cane or leopard lily, is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. Some species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, especially as houseplants, and have become naturalized on a few tropical islands.

FamilyAraceae
GenusDieffenbachia
NativeSouth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Dieffenbachia.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyAraceae
Binomial NameDieffenbachia
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameDieffenbachia
Life FormShrub
Growth HabitShrub

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyAraceae
Binomial NameDieffenbachia
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameDieffenbachia
Life FormShrub

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.