Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 427 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450871
Common Names
- Jatropha miskatensis
- Miskatensis Jatropha
- Mountain Jatropha
Description
Jatropha miskatensis (also called Miskat 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 ovate, 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 miskatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jatropha miskatensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jatropha miskatensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Jatropha miskatensis
Jatropha miskatensis is native to tropical regions of the world, from Africa to Asia. It is often found in moist, shady forests, and along roadsides.
Jatropha miskatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jatropha miskatensis?
Jatropha miskatensis
What are the common names of Jatropha miskatensis?
Miskat Tree, Miskat-tree
What is the growth habit of Jatropha miskatensis?
It is a spreading, evergreen shrub
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,