Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachyloba
ID:
236106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 451 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235437

Common Names

  • Manihot brachyloba
  • Brachyloba Manihot
  • Short-lobed Manihot

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Synonyms

  • Manihot amazonica Ule [unknown]
  • Manihot rusbyi Britton [unknown]

Description

Manihot brachyloba (also called Cassava brachyloba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to Bolivia, where it grows in tropical and subtropical climates, at elevations of 500–2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot brachyloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its root is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot brachyloba has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot brachyloba 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 brachyloba

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

Manihot brachyloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot brachyloba?

Manihot brachyloba

What is the common name of Manihot brachyloba?

Short-lobed Cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot brachyloba?

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