Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hassleriana
ID:
236226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 672 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235557

Common Names

  • Hassleriana Manihot
  • Hassleriana Cassava
  • Hassleriana Tree

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Description

Manihot hassleriana (also called Hassler'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 hassleriana 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 hassleriana 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 hassleriana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Manihot hassleriana

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

Manihot hassleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot hassleriana?

Manihot hassleriana

What is the common name of Manihot hassleriana?

Hassler's cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot hassleriana?

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,

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