Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 28 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235679
Common Names
- Pruinosa cassava
- Pruinosa manioc
- Pruinosa tapioca
Synonyms
- Jatropha pruinosa Steud. [unknown]
- Manihot burchellii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Manihot pruinosa pumila Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Manihot pseudopruinosa Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Manihot pruinosa genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Manihot pruinosa (also called Manihot pruinosa, 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 pruinosa 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 Manihot pruinosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manihot pruinosa 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 pruinosa
Manihot pruinosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands at elevations of 500-2000m.
Manihot pruinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manihot pruinosa?
Manihot pruinosa
What is the common name of Manihot pruinosa?
Pruinose cassava
What is the natural habitat of Manihot pruinosa?
Tropical forests of 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,