Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 55 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235402
Common Names
- Manihot aesculifolia
- Aesculifolia Manihot
- Manihot Aesculifolia
Synonyms
- Jatropha aesculifolia Kunth [unknown]
- Manihot gualanensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Manihot intermedia Weath. [unknown]
- Manihot olfersiana Pax [unknown]
- Janipha aesculifolia Kunth [unknown]
- Jatropha aesculifolia Steud. [unknown]
Description
Manihot aesculifolia (also called Aesculifolia Manihot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It grows in lowland and montane forests, usually on limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Manihot aesculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its root is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Manihot aesculifolia are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have thin, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manihot aesculifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Manihot aesculifolia
Manihot aesculifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Manihot aesculifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Manihot aesculifolia?
Manihot aesculifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What is the average size of Manihot aesculifolia?
Manihot aesculifolia typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.
What is the typical lifespan of Manihot aesculifolia?
Manihot aesculifolia typically lives for 50-100 years.
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,