Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tombadorensis
ID:
1305902

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend. & T.B.Cavalc.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 273: 153 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318356

Common Names

  • Manihot tombadorensis
  • Tombadorensis
  • Manihot

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Description

Manihot tombadorensis (also called Tombador manihot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest vegetation of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot tombadorensis is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot tombadorensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot tombadorensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Manihot tombadorensis

Manihot tombadorensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Manihot tombadorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot tombadorensis?

Manihot tombadorensis

What is the family of Manihot tombadorensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Manihot tombadorensis?

Tombadorensis Manihot

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

Taciana Barbosa Cavalcanti (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Cavalc.' in the authors string.
Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.