Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 485 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219490
Common Names
- Jatropha aethiopica
- Coral Plant
- Coralbush
Synonyms
- Jatropha sabdariffa Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Jatropha aethiopica (also called African physic nut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has glossy green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas, as well as rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jatropha aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jatropha aethiopica are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jatropha aethiopica is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Jatropha aethiopica
Jatropha aethiopica is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.
Jatropha aethiopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jatropha aethiopica?
Jatropha aethiopica
What is the common name of Jatropha aethiopica?
Chinese box-orange
What is the natural habitat of Jatropha aethiopica?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
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,