Manihot leptophylla
Pax & K. Hoffm.
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, occasionally cultivated for food. The roots, seeds, and leaves are edible portions used in traditional diets.
Edible Uses
The roots, seeds, and leaves are occasionally used as food.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Other Information
They are occasionally used as food. It is cultivated.
Synonyms
Manihot dulcis var. ferruginea (Mull.Arg.) PaxManihot palmata var. ferruginea Mull.Arg.
Also Known As
Lumu panka, Yuca
References (3)
- Nagib, M. A., et al, 2008, Wild Manihot species: botanical aspects, geographic distribution and economic value. Genetics and Molecular Research 7 (1): 16-28
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 161
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 325
