Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
divergens
ID:
236161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 41 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235492

Common Names

  • Manihot Divergens
  • Divergent Manihot
  • Divergent Cassava

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha arcuata Steud. [unknown]
  • Jatropha divergens Steud. [unknown]
  • Manihot arcuata Pohl [unknown]
  • Manihot violacea arcuata (Pohl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Manihot violacea divergens (Pohl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Manihot divergens (also called Cassava divergens, 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 divergens is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manihot divergens 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 divergens 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 divergens

Manihot divergens can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Manihot divergens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot divergens?

Manihot divergens

What type of plant is Manihot divergens?

Shrub

Where is Manihot divergens native to?

Brazil

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