Phytochemical prospection of manioc leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Abstract

Cassava or manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz), belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a tropical, perennial and woody plant that stands out for being one of the most important crops in the world in its multiple aptitudes: food, fresh or industrialized. In Brazil, country considered the probable center of origin and diversification of the species, manioc is the main component of a typical dish of high consumption in the North Region, the Maniçoba (VIEIRA et al, 2011; SILVA et al, 2013; SILVA et al, 2018).