Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1305938

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend. & T.B.Cavalc.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 22: 303 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318392



Common Names

  • Minima Manihot
  • Manihot Minima
  • Miniature Manihot


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Description

Manihot minima (also called small cassava, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It has a woody stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in open areas and in the shade of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot minima is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot minima has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot minima is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Manihot minima

Manihot minima can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Manihot minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot minima?

Manihot minima

What is the common name of Manihot minima?

Minima

What is the natural habitat of Manihot minima?

Tropical and subtropical forests in 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

Taciana Barbosa Cavalcanti (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Cavalc.' in the authors string.
Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.