Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martins
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 179 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345147
Common Names
- Manihot cezarii
- Cezarii Manihot
- Manihot esculenta
Description
Manihot cezarii (also called Cezar's Manihot, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are lanceolate, sessile, and glaucous. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Manihot cezarii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Manihot cezarii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manihot cezarii is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Manihot cezarii
Manihot cezarii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Manihot cezarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manihot cezarii?
Manihot cezarii
What is the common name of Manihot cezarii?
Cezari's Manihot
What is the natural habitat of Manihot cezarii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Marcio Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martins' in the authors string.