Manihot violacea subsp. recurvata D.J.Rogers & Appan
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Authority
Rogers, David J. & Appan, S. G. 1973. Manibot, Manihotoides (Euphorbiaceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 13: 1-272. 1 chart. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Euphorbiaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
TYPE. Irwin, Souza & dos Santos 11202: Brasil, Distrito Federal: Campo slope immediately east of Lagoa Paranoa, D. F. Elevation 975 m, 11 December, 1965. (holotype, NY, isotypes, F, G-2, H, MO, S, SP, UB, UC, US).
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Synonyms
Manihot pseudopruinosa Pax & K.Hoffm.
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Description
Latin Diagnosis - Subfrutices, ad 1.0 m altus. Folia trilobus, lobi elliptici, apex acutus, lobi basali manifeste curvus sursum. Inflorescentia racemus, ca 4.0 cm longus, bracteolae et ramuli foliaceus, purpureus suffusus. Fructi parvi, 1.0 cm longi, subglobosi. Seminae 0.8 cm longae, oblongus.
Description - Plant parts with a light bloom or without any bloom. Median lobes elliptic, apex acuminate, midribs slender; lamina at sinus slightly overlapping, occasionally not overlapping; basal lobes prominently recurved.
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Discussion
The distinctive quality of this subspecies is its recurved lateral lobes on the mature vegetative leaves.
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Distribution
(Fig 57B). Brasil, state of Goias and Distrito Federal.
Brazil South America| Goiás Brazil South America| Distrito Federal Brazil South America|