Manihot
Manihot
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species Euphorbiaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of the family Euphorbiaceae with about 100 species of shrubs and trees, native mainly to tropical and subtropical America. The best-known species is M. esculenta (cassava/manioc), a globally important food crop. Several species are caudex-forming succulents prized by collectors.
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OrnamentalRare in Cultivation
Manihot chlorosticta
Green-Spotted Manihot
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00005
Origin México y América Central
Type species
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Documented
Manihot curcas (L.) Crantz
Physic Nut Manihot
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00001
Origin
Type
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CultivarDecorative Foliage
Manihot esculenta 'Variegata'
Variegated Cassava / Variegated Tapioca
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00006
Origin Cultivar hortícola de selección tropical
Type cultivar
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Documented
Manihot gossypiifolia (L.) Crantz
Cotton-leaf Manihot
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00002
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Type
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Cold HardyOrnamental
Manihot grahamii
Graham's Cassava / Hardy Tapioca
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00004
Origin Sudamérica (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
Type species
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Documented
Manihot multifida (L.) Crantz
Coral Plant Manihot
Specimen ID RN-MNHT-00003
Origin
Type