Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
236087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 27 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235418

Common Names

  • Manihot anomala
  • Anomala Manihot
  • Manihot Anomala

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha anomala Steud. [unknown]

Description

Manihot anomala (also called Anomala 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 anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its root is used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Manihot anomala sub. anomala
Manihot anomala sub. cujabensis (Müll.Arg.) D.J.Rogers & Appan
Manihot anomala sub. glabrata (Chodat & Hassl.) D.J.Rogers & Appan
Manihot anomala sub. pavoniana (Müll.Arg.) D.J.Rogers & Appan
Manihot anomala sub. pubescens (Pohl) D.J.Rogers & Appan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Manihot anomala are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot anomala 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 anomala

Manihot anomala is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Manihot anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot anomala?

Manihot anomala

What is the common name of Manihot anomala?

Anomalous Cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot anomala?

Tropical and subtropical 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