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Manihot carthaginensis (Müll.Arg.) Allem subsp. glaziovii
| Family Name: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Manihot glaziovii Müll.Arg. |
| Common Name: | Ceara Rubber Tree, False Tapioca, Manicoba, Ubi |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northeastern Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Palmate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 918 |
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| Species ID | 2212 |
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