Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
809587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 302 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808921



Common Names

  • Jatropha Calcarea
  • Calcarea Jatropha
  • Calcarea's Jatropha


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Description

Jatropha calcarea (also called Calcareous Physic Nut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests, scrub and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Jatropha calcarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jatropha calcarea has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha calcarea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Jatropha calcarea

Jatropha calcarea can be found in Mexico.

Jatropha calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha calcarea?

Jatropha calcarea

What type of plant is Jatropha calcarea?

Shrub

Where is Jatropha calcarea native to?

Mexico

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