Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
806792

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 184 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806126

Common Names

  • Manihot mcvaughii
  • Mcvaughii Manihot
  • Mcvaugh Manihot

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Description

Manihot mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's Manihot, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and long, thin branches. It is native to Mexico, and it is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant and for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Manihot mcvaughii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot mcvaughii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once established, it is a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal pruning and occasional fertilization.

Where to Find Manihot mcvaughii

Manihot mcvaughii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Manihot mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot mcvaughii?

Manihot mcvaughii

What is the family of Manihot mcvaughii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Manihot mcvaughii?

McVaugh's Manihot

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344393: Based on the initial data import
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.