. Some large-leaved ornamental plants for the tropics. Plants, Ornamental; Tropical plants. SOME LARGE-LEAVED ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 47 Diejfenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott Dumb Cane, Seguin Tuftroot (fig. 31) "Rabano Cimarron" Araceae The dumb cane is native to the West Indies where it grows in shaded moist soils or even in shallow water. It is frequently seen in coffee plantations. This species is more vigorous in growth than Diejfenbachia picta and in the wild is frequently found in the green-leaf form. In the cultivated variety the foliage is spotted with creamy white. The cordate bas
. Some large-leaved ornamental plants for the tropics. Plants, Ornamental; Tropical plants. SOME LARGE-LEAVED ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 47 Diejfenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott Dumb Cane, Seguin Tuftroot (fig. 31) "Rabano Cimarron" Araceae The dumb cane is native to the West Indies where it grows in shaded moist soils or even in shallow water. It is frequently seen in coffee plantations. This species is more vigorous in growth than Diejfenbachia picta and in the wild is frequently found in the green-leaf form. In the cultivated variety the foliage is spotted with creamy white. The cordate based oblong or elliptical leaves. Figure 31.—The leaves of Dieffenbachia seguine are pure green or spotted with creamy white. vary from 3 to 6V2 inches wide and 8 to 14 inches long and bear 9 to 17 pairs of prominent side veins. The pellucid dotted petioles are slightly grooved above. An open tubular spathe which is some- what constricted near the middle surrounds the cylindrical flower spike. The fruit consists of a cluster of scarlet berries. The slightly milky juice is said to be poisonous and it is said also that if parts. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Winters, Harold F; Agricultural Experiment Station. Washington, D. C. : Gov. Print. Off.
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