Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gabrielensis
ID:
236203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Allem

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 49: 653 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235534

Common Names

  • Manihot Gabrielensis
  • Gabriel's Manihot
  • Gabriel's Cassava

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Description

Manihot gabrielensis (also called Manihot gabrielensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot gabrielensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Manihot gabrielensis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot gabrielensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Manihot gabrielensis

Manihot gabrielensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Manihot gabrielensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot gabrielensis?

Manihot gabrielensis

What is the common name of Manihot gabrielensis?

Gabriel's cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot gabrielensis?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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