Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
allemii
ID:
1333486

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 135 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345940


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Description

Manihot allemii (also called 'Allem's Manihot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet, shady habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, yellow and red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot allemii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot allemii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot allemii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Manihot allemii

Manihot allemii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Manihot allemii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot allemii?

Manihot allemii

What is the natural habitat of Manihot allemii?

Forests of Brazil

What is the conservation status of Manihot allemii?

Least Concern

Species in the Manihot genus

Manihot acuminatissima, Manihot aesculifolia, Manihot alutacea, Manihot angustiloba, Manihot anisophylla, Manihot anomala, Manihot attenuata, Manihot auriculata, Manihot baccata, Manihot boliviana, Manihot brachyandra, Manihot brachyloba, Manihot caerulescens, Manihot carthaginensis, Manihot catingae, Manihot caudata, Manihot cecropiifolia, Manihot chlorosticta, Manihot compositifolia, Manihot condensata, Manihot corymbiflora, Manihot crassisepala, Manihot crotalariiformis, Manihot davisiae, Manihot diamantinensis, Manihot dichotoma, Manihot divergens, Manihot epruinosa, Manihot esculenta, Manihot falcata, Manihot filamentosa, Manihot flemingiana, Manihot foetida, Manihot fruticulosa, Manihot gabrielensis, Manihot gracilis, Manihot grahamii, Manihot guaranitica, Manihot handroana, Manihot hassleriana, Manihot heptaphylla, Manihot hilariana, Manihot hunzikeriana, Manihot inflata, Manihot irwinii, Manihot jacobinensis, Manihot janiphoides, Manihot jolyana, Manihot leptophylla, Manihot longipetiolata,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.