Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sagittatopartita
ID:
236384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 22 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235715



Common Names

  • Manihot sagittatopartita
  • Arrowleaf Cassava
  • Arrowleaf Manihot


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Synonyms

  • Jatropha sagittatopartita (Pohl) Steud. [unknown]

Description

Manihot sagittatopartita (also called 'arrowhead cassava', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist soils and in open or closed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot sagittatopartita 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 sagittatopartita has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot sagittatopartita is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Manihot sagittatopartita

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

Manihot sagittatopartita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot sagittatopartita?

Manihot sagittatopartita

What is the common name of Manihot sagittatopartita?

Arrow-parted cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot sagittatopartita?

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,

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