Dieffenbachia spp.
| Family: | ARACEAE |
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| Sub-Family: | Not available | ||||
| English Name: | Dumb Canes | ||||
| Synonym: | Not available | ||||
| Common Name: | Leopard lily | ||||
| Flowering & Fruiting Period: | Not available | ||||
| Distribution: | Native of tropical America | ||||
| Habitat: | Grown as garden plant | ||||
| Uses: | Ornamental foliage plant | ||||
| Key Characteristics: | Dieffenbachiais aperennialherbaceousplant with straight stem, simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it attractive as indoor foliage.Speciesin this genus are popular ashouseplantsbecause of their tolerance of shade. | ||||