Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tlalcozotitlanensis
ID:
220677
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Cact. Suc. Mex. 30: 80 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220006
Common Names
- Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis
- Coral Plant
- Coralbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis (also called Jatropha tlalcozotitlan, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico. 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 tlalcozotitlanensis 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 tlalcozotitlanensis is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis 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 tlalcozotitlanensis
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis is native to Mexico. It is found in dry and semi-arid areas, often in disturbed habitats.
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis?
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis is native to Mexico.
What type of soil does Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis prefer?
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the average height of Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis?
Jatropha tlalcozotitlanensis typically grows to a height of 5-7 feet.
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,