Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1335262

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.S.Inocencio & M.J.Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 983 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347716



Common Names

  • Manihot scandens
  • Scandent Manihot
  • Manihot scandens


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Description

Manihot scandens (also called 'Climbing Cassava', among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It is a small, woody shrub with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 2 m. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in South America.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot scandens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot scandens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Manihot scandens

Manihot scandens is native to South America and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Manihot scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot scandens?

Manihot scandens

What is the common name of Manihot scandens?

Scandens

What is the natural habitat of Manihot scandens?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.
Laís de Souza Inocencio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Inocencio' in the authors string.