Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
236240

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Rogers & Appan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 13: 137 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235571

Common Names

  • Irwin's cassava
  • Irwin's manioc
  • Irwinii cassava

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Description

Manihot irwinii (also called Irwin'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 irwinii 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 irwinii 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 irwinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Manihot irwinii

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

Manihot irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manihot irwinii?

Manihot irwinii

What is the common name of Manihot irwinii?

Irwin's cassava

What is the natural habitat of Manihot irwinii?

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-119876: 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.