Dieffenbachia longispatha
Dieffenbachia longispatha Engl. & K.Krause
Dieffenbachia longispatha is a species in the Araceae family, native to Panama and Colombia. It is a large plant, growing 2–3 m (7–10 ft) tall, and is pollinated by scarab beetles from the genera Cyclocephala and Erioscelis.
Description
Dieffenbachia longispatha, described by Engl. & K.Krause in 1915, is found in regions including Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Meta, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Vaupés in Colombia, as well as in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. It is part of the genus Dieffenbachia and is associated with conservation areas such as Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena, and Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua. This species is a member of the Araceae family and is known for its significant size and specific pollination by scarab beetles.
Distribution
Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Meta, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Vaupés · Subregiones: Norte, Zona central · Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena | Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua · Distrito de Conservación de Suelos Campoalegre · Núcleo Aceites S.A. · Cimitarra · Amazonas, Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Meta, Vaupés · Cuenca de Río Claro · Cerro Mecana, municipio Bahía Solano, Chocó · Colombia · Costa Rica · Honduras · Nicaragua · Panamá · Venezuela · Barrancabermeja