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Cassava

Manihot esculenta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Euphorbiaceae ›Genus: Manihot

About

Manihot esculenta (commonly called cassava (/kəˈsɑːvə/), manioc, yuca, mandioca and Brazilian arrowroot) 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. Though it is often called yuca in Spanish and in the United States, it differs from yucca, an unrelated fruit-bearing shrub in the family Asparagaceae. Cassava, when...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cassava?
The scientific name of Cassava is Manihot esculenta.
What is the conservation status of Cassava?
The Cassava has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
What genus does Cassava belong to?
Cassava belongs to the genus Manihot.