Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: t. 530 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235545
Common Names
- Manihot Grahamii
- Graham's Manihot
- Graham's Cassava
Synonyms
- Janipha loeflingii multifida Graham [unknown]
- Manihot dulcis multifida (Graham) Pax [unknown]
- Manihot enneaphylla Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Manihot lobata Pax [unknown]
- Manihot loeflingii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Manihot loeflingii multifida (Graham) Müll.Arg. in DC. [unknown]
- Manihot palmata multifida (Graham) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Manihot tweedieana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Manihot tweedieana lobata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Manihot tweedieana nana Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Manihot grahamii (also called Graham's cassava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 4–8 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire, 10–20 cm long and 5–10 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Manihot grahamii 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 grahamii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manihot grahamii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Manihot grahamii
Manihot grahamii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Manihot grahamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manihot grahamii?
Manihot grahamii
What is the common name of Manihot grahamii?
Graham's cassava
What is the natural habitat of Manihot grahamii?
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,