Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tropaeolifolia
ID:
220686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, I: 56 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220015



Common Names

  • Jatropha tropaeolifolia
  • Coral Plant
  • Coralbush


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Description

Jatropha tropaeolifolia (also called Jatropha curcas, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry and humid forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jatropha tropaeolifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jatropha tropaeolifolia is yellow and trumpet-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha tropaeolifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Jatropha tropaeolifolia

Jatropha tropaeolifolia is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It is found in dry and semi-arid areas, often in disturbed habitats.

Jatropha tropaeolifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha tropaeolifolia?

Jatropha tropaeolifolia

What are the uses of Jatropha tropaeolifolia?

Jatropha tropaeolifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its oil.

What is the growth rate of Jatropha tropaeolifolia?

Jatropha tropaeolifolia is a fast-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 3 feet per year.

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