Walker's Cassava

Manihot walkerae, Euphorbiaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spotted GliricidiaGliricidia maculata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Wild PepperCapsicum flexuosum

Pest Deterrent

Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloides

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Cush-cush YamDioscorea trifida

Root crops compete for soil space and cassava may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Root Crop ProductionDrought AdaptationSoil ImprovementErosion Control

Edible Parts

RootsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Nutritional SupplementDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Walker's Cassava grow in?

Walker's Cassava grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Walker's Cassava?

Good companions for Walker's Cassava include Spotted Gliricidia, Wild Pepper, Sea Bean Vine, Naked Coral Bean.

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