Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
220469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 268 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219798



Common Names

  • Jatropha mollissima
  • Mollissima Jatropha
  • Mollissima Jatropha


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Synonyms

  • Jatropha divergens Baill. [unknown]
  • Jatropha mollissima divergens (Pohl) Dehgan & G.L.Webster [unknown]
  • Jatropha mollissima subglabra (Müll.Arg.) Dehgan & G.L.Webster [unknown]
  • Jatropha pohliana velutina (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Dehgan & G.L.Webster [unknown]
  • Jatropha pohliana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Jatropha pohliana luxurians (Pohl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Jatropha pohliana mollissima (Pohl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Jatropha pohliana subglabra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Jatropha villosa Baill. [unknown]
  • Adenoropium mollissimum Pohl [unknown]
  • Jatropha mollissima divergens (Pohl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Jatropha mollissima (also called Softleaf Physic Nut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 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 mollissima is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It is also used as a shade tree and for windbreaks. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used to help prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jatropha mollissima var. glabra (Müll.Arg.) Dehgan & G.L.Webster
Jatropha mollissima var. mollissima
Jatropha mollissima var. villosa (Pohl) Dehgan & G.L.Webster
Jatropha mollissima var. villosa (Pohl) Dehgan & G.L.Webster

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jatropha mollissima is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha mollissima is a shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is not frost tender.

Where to Find Jatropha mollissima

Jatropha mollissima is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with well-drained soils.

Jatropha mollissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha mollissima?

Jatropha mollissima

What is the common name of Jatropha mollissima?

Mollis Jatropha

What is the natural habitat of Jatropha mollissima?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-104761: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.