Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
takape
ID:
1318557

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Egea & Peña-Chocarro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 103:02:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331011



Common Names

  • Manihot takape
  • Takape Manihot
  • Manihot Takape


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Description

Manihot takape (also called Manihot takapii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. The leaves are divided into three leaflets and the flowers are white or pinkish in color. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot takape is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments, as a source of fuel and timber, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Manihot takape is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot takape can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Manihot takape

Manihot takape is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Manihot takape FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot takape?

Manihot takape

What is the common name of Manihot takape?

Takape Manihot

Where is Manihot takape found?

Manihot takape is found in 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

Juana De Egea Elsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Egea' in the authors string.
María del Carmen Peña-Chocarro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peña-Chocarro' in the authors string.