Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
1306737

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend. & M.Martins

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Novon 26(1): 63. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319191



Common Names

  • Arrow Manihot
  • Arrow Cassava
  • Arrow Manihot


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Description

Manihot sagittata (also called Manihot sagittata, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot sagittata has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot sagittata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Manihot sagittata

Manihot sagittata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Manihot sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot sagittata?

Manihot sagittata

What is the common name of Manihot sagittata?

Sagittata Manihot

What is the natural habitat of Manihot sagittata?

It is found in dry areas in 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

Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.
Marcio Martins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martins' in the authors string.