Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
236192

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Rogers & Appan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 13: 125 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235523

Common Names

  • Manihot Falcata
  • Sickle-shaped Manihot
  • Sickle-shaped Cassava

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Description

Manihot falcata (also called Manihot carthagenensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Manihot falcata is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Manihot falcata are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manihot falcata 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 falcata

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

Manihot falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot falcata?

Manihot falcata

What is the common name of Manihot falcata?

Sickleleaf cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot falcata?

Tropical rainforests

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-119830: Based on the initial data import
David James Rogers (1918-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rogers' in the authors string.
Subramaniam Ganapthi Appan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Appan' in the authors string.