Manihot carthagenensis
Also known as: Jatropha carthagenensis Jacq. +2 more
- Jatropha carthagenensis Jacq.
- Jatropha carthaginensis Jacq.
- Jatropha frutescens Loefl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous shrub or tree.
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Found natively in South America, Manihot carthagenensis is a tuberous plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms