Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott
Family: Araceae
Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophyta > Liliopsida > Alismatales > Araceae > Dieffenbachia > Dieffenbachia seguine
Common name [English]: Dumb cane
Vernacular name [Malayalam]: ഡീഫൻബച്ചിയ
Nativity: Caribbean to S. Tropical America.
Nativity: Caribbean to S. Tropical America.
Habitat: Tropical rain forest swamps, moist forests and wet seepage.
Description: Straight stem, simple and alternate leaves containing white spots and flecks, making it attractive as indoor foliage. Species in this genus are popular as houseplants because of their tolerance of shade. The common name, "dumb cane" refers to the poisoning effect of raphides.
Flowering and Fruiting:
Uses: Gardening medicine in Folk medicine
Cultivation: cultivated
References
http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org
https://indiabiodiversity.org