Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
trifida
ID:
220682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 2: 388 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220011

Common Names

  • Jatropha trifida
  • Coral Plant
  • Coralbush

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha brockmanii leiosepala Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Jatropha trifida (also called Jatropha trifoliata, 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 trifida 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 trifida is yellow and bell-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 trifida 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 trifida

Jatropha trifida is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and Somalia. It is found in dry and semi-arid areas, often in disturbed habitats.

Jatropha trifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha trifida?

Jatropha trifida

What is the family of Jatropha trifida?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Jatropha trifida?

Three-lobed Jatropha

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