Jatropha variabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
220709
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 789 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220038
Common Names
- Jatropha variabilis
- Coral Plant
- Coralbush
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Jatropha variabilis (also called Variable Jatropha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannahs, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jatropha variabilis 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 variabilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jatropha variabilis 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 variabilis
Jatropha variabilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Jatropha variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jatropha variabilis?
Jatropha variabilis
What are the uses of Jatropha variabilis?
Jatropha variabilis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its oil.
What is the growth rate of Jatropha variabilis?
Jatropha variabilis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-104986: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.