Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gratiosa
ID:
1333107

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 66 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345561



Common Names

  • Manihot gratiosa
  • Gratiosa Manihot
  • Manihot


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Description

Manihot gratiosa (also called Gracious Manihot, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has large, oval leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot gratiosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot gratiosa has small, yellow to orange flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot gratiosa can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Manihot gratiosa

Manihot gratiosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Manihot gratiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot gratiosa?

Manihot gratiosa

What is the common name of Manihot gratiosa?

Gracious Manihot

What is the natural habitat of Manihot gratiosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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.