Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chlorosticta
ID:
236132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Goldman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 375 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235463

Common Names

  • Manihot Chlorosticta
  • Green-spotted Manihot
  • Green-spotted Cassava

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Synonyms

  • Manihot colimensis Croizat [unknown]
  • Manihot mobilis Standl. ex Leavenw. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot chlorosticta 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 chlorosticta 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 chlorosticta

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

Manihot chlorosticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot chlorosticta?

Manihot chlorosticta

What is the common name of Manihot chlorosticta?

Green-spotted Cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot chlorosticta?

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-119764: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Edward Alphonso Goldman (1873-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldman' in the authors string.