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Cassava

Manihot esculenta, Euphorbiaceae

Layer
Shrub

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Tolerances

Companion Plants

ChayaCnidoscolus aconitifolius
Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent
AnnattoBixa orellana
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Vogel TephrosiaTephrosia vogelii
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Curry LeafMurraya koenigii
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
LeucaenaLeucaena leucocephala
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Texas EbonyEbenopsis ebano

Texas Ebony produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit the growth of herbaceous plants and crops like cassava

OleanderNerium oleander

Oleander is highly allelopathic, producing cardiac glycosides that inhibit growth of nearby food crops including cassava

KavaPiper methysticum

Kava produces psychoactive compounds that can have inhibitory effects on nearby food crops

NaranjillaSolanum quitoense

Naranjilla contains solanine and other alkaloids that can inhibit growth of nearby food crops like cassava

Mexican OreganoLippia graveolens

Mexican Oregano produces strong aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby food crops

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

RootsLeaves

Common Questions

What are good companion plants for Cassava?

Good companions for Cassava include Chaya, Annatto, Vogel Tephrosia, Curry Leaf, Leucaena.

Design guilds with Cassava and see companion relationships visually.

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