Status:
valid
Authors:
Ule
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 114: 10 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235802
Common Names
- Manihot
- Zehntneri
- Brazilian Cassava
Description
Manihot zehntneri (also called Zehntner's Cassava, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Manihot zehntneri is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Manihot zehntneri has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manihot zehntneri is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Manihot zehntneri
Manihot zehntneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Manihot zehntneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manihot zehntneri?
Manihot zehntneri
What is the common name of Manihot zehntneri?
Zehntner's Cassava
What is the natural habitat of Manihot zehntneri?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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,