Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
236298

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Rogers & Appan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 13: 46 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235629



Common Names

  • Oaxacana cassava
  • Oaxacana manioc
  • Oaxacana tapioca


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Description

Manihot oaxacana (also called Oaxaca cassava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 4–8 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire, 10–20 cm long and 5–10 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Manihot oaxacana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot oaxacana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Manihot oaxacana

Manihot oaxacana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands at elevations of 500-2000m.

Manihot oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot oaxacana?

Manihot oaxacana

What type of plant is Manihot oaxacana?

Shrub

Where is Manihot oaxacana native to?

Mexico

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

David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.
Subramaniam Ganapthi Appan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Appan' in the authors string.