Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1763
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 32 (1763)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219712
Common Names
- Jatropha integerrima
- Integerrima Jatropha
- Jatropha
Synonyms
- Jatropha acuminata Desr. [unknown]
- Jatropha coccinea Hort.Cels ex Link [unknown]
- Jatropha diversifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
- Jatropha diversifolia pandurifolia M.Gómez [unknown]
- Jatropha hastata Jacq. [unknown]
- Jatropha integerrima coccinea (Link) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
- Jatropha integerrima hastata (Jacq.) Fosberg [unknown]
- Jatropha integerrima latifolia (Pax) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
- Jatropha moluensis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Jatropha pandurifolia Andrews [unknown]
- Jatropha pandurifolia coccinea Pax [unknown]
- Jatropha pandurifolia latifolia Pax [unknown]
- Adenoropium hastatum Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]
- Adenoropium integerrimum (Jacq.) Pohl [unknown]
- Adenoropium pandurifolium (Andrews) Pohl [unknown]
Description
Jatropha integerrima (also called Spicy Jatropha, Peregrina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Jatropha integerrima is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and as a source of fuel and oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jatropha integerrima is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jatropha integerrima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures to ensure successful growth.
Where to Find Jatropha integerrima
Jatropha integerrima is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Jatropha integerrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jatropha integerrima?
Jatropha integerrima
What is the common name of Jatropha integerrima?
Spicy Jatropha
What is the natural habitat of Jatropha integerrima?
It is native to tropical America.
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,