Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
aceroides
ID:
220149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 789 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219478



Common Names

  • Jatropha aceroides
  • Coral Plant
  • Coralbush


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Synonyms

  • Jatropha lobata aceroides Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Jatropha aceroides (also called wild croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It has glossy green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Jatropha aceroides has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jatropha aceroides are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha aceroides is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jatropha aceroides

Jatropha aceroides is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.

Jatropha aceroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha aceroides?

Jatropha aceroides

What is the common name of Jatropha aceroides?

Chinese box-orange

What is the natural habitat of Jatropha aceroides?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Species in the Jatropha genus

Jatropha aceroides, Jatropha aethiopica, Jatropha afrotuberosa, Jatropha alamanii, Jatropha andrieuxii, Jatropha angustifolia, Jatropha aspleniifolia, Jatropha atacorensis, Jatropha augusti, Jatropha bartlettii, Jatropha baumii, Jatropha botswanica, Jatropha breviloba, Jatropha brockmanii, Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha campestris, Jatropha canescens, Jatropha capensis, Jatropha cardiophylla, Jatropha cathartica, Jatropha catingae, Jatropha chamelensis, Jatropha chevalieri, Jatropha ciliata, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha clavuligera, Jatropha collina, Jatropha confusa, Jatropha contrerasii, Jatropha conzattii, Jatropha cordata, Jatropha costaricensis, Jatropha crinita, Jatropha cuneata, Jatropha curcas, Jatropha decipiens, Jatropha decumbens, Jatropha dehganii, Jatropha dhofarica, Jatropha dichtar, Jatropha dioica, Jatropha dissecta, Jatropha divaricata, Jatropha elbae, Jatropha ellenbeckii, Jatropha elliptica, Jatropha erythropoda, Jatropha euarguta, Jatropha excisa, Jatropha fremontioides,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References