Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hastifolia
ID:
451524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 109 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450856



Common Names

  • Jatropha hastifolia
  • Hastifolia Jatropha
  • Mountain Jatropha


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Description

Jatropha hastifolia (also called Hastate Jatropha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are hastate, up to 10 cm long, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to tropical America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jatropha hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jatropha hastifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha hastifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot of moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Jatropha hastifolia

Jatropha hastifolia is native to tropical regions of the world, from Africa to Asia. It is often found in moist, shady forests, and along roadsides.

Jatropha hastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha hastifolia?

Jatropha hastifolia

What is the common name of Jatropha hastifolia?

Hastate Jatropha

What is the natural habitat of Jatropha hastifolia?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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