Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carthaginensis
ID:
236122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1073 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235453

Common Names

  • Manihot carthaginensis
  • Carthaginensis Manihot
  • Carthage Manihot

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha carthagenensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Jatropha frutescens Auct. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Jatropha janipha L. [unknown]
  • Manihot carthaginensis carthaginensis [unknown]
  • Manihot janipha Pohl [unknown]
  • Manihot meridensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Manihot pittieri Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Manihot remotiloba Pittier [unknown]
  • Janipha loeflingii Kunth [unknown]
  • Janipha yuquilla Kunth [unknown]
  • Janipha frutescens Loefl. [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Manihot carthaginensis sub. glaziovii (Müll.Arg.) Allem

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot carthaginensis 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 carthaginensis 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 carthaginensis

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

Manihot carthaginensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot carthaginensis?

Manihot carthaginensis

What is the common name of Manihot carthaginensis?

Carthaginian Cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot carthaginensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-119754: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.