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Description
In Sudan and some other countries, cassava roots are consumed mainly as flour.
Manihot esculenta is a woody shrub native to South America of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates.
Plant Specifications
Common Name | cassava, manioc, tapioca, yuca, Marachini, Mara valle kilangu, Maravalli, Simla aloo, Simul alu |
Maximum Reachable Height | 6.00 to 10.00 feet |
Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Provide plants with a slow-release fertilizer at the start of the season, and water as needed. Before the first frost, place plants indoors in a warm area under fluorescent lights until spring. Propagation: In midwinter, place two- to three-node stem cuttings flat on the soil surface.
Manihot Esculanta care
Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | well-drained soil |
Temperature | 16C - 25C |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Manihot Esculanta special feature
Root crop in tropical to semi-tropical areas. Foliage annual or container plant for areas that are not frost-free.
Manihot Esculanta uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a plant sometimes used as an herbal remedy
- The root of the plant is also used to make tapioca, a starch found in puddings and other foods
- The plant s leaves, meanwhile, have been found to contain protein, carotene, and lysine