Manihot — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Manihot recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Manihot caerulescens
Manihot caerulescens
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the 'Caatinga' dry forest region of northeast Brazil. The climate is hot and dry, there are usually 6 to 11 months without rain each year. The mean annual rainfall varies from 250 - 1,000mm, and the mean annual temperature is from 24 - 26°c.
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Manihot carthaginensis glaziovii
Manihot carthaginensis glaziovii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the semi-arid tropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level up to 1,200 metres. It grows in areas where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 600 - 700mm. Prefers a position in a sunny position.
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Manihot esculenta
Manihot esculenta
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Cassava grows best at elevations below 1,700 metres. Plants do not grow well at temperatures lower than 16°c, the stems and leaves are very sensitive to even short periods of chilling. Temperatures in excess of 29°c may have an adverse effect on growth and development.
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Manihot heptaphylla
Manihot heptaphylla
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics where it is found at elevations from 450 - 1,000 metres.
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