Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crotalariiformis
ID:
236144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 24 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235475

Common Names

  • Manihot Crotalariiformis
  • Crotalaria-like Manihot
  • Crotalaria-like Cassava

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha crotalariiformis Steud. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot crotalariiformis 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 crotalariiformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F) and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Manihot crotalariiformis

Manihot crotalariiformis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands at elevations of 500-2000m.

Manihot crotalariiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot crotalariiformis?

Manihot crotalariiformis

What is the common name of Manihot crotalariiformis?

Crotalaria-like Cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot crotalariiformis?

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