Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
236325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 18 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235656



Common Names

  • Peltata cassava
  • Peltata manioc
  • Peltata tapioca


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Synonyms

  • Jatropha peltata Steud. [unknown]

Description

Manihot peltata (also called Manihot peltata, 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 peltata 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 peltata 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 peltata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Manihot peltata

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

Manihot peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot peltata?

Manihot peltata

What type of plant is Manihot peltata?

Shrub

Where is Manihot peltata native to?

Brazil

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