Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
220716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 3: t. 1159 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220045

Common Names

  • Jatropha villosa
  • Coral Plant
  • Coralbush

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Synonyms

  • Jatropha peltata Wight [unknown]
  • Jatropha wightiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Jatropha villosa ramnadensis Ramam. [unknown]

Description

Jatropha villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Jatropha villosa 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 villosa

Jatropha villosa is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Jatropha villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jatropha villosa?

Jatropha villosa

What are the uses of Jatropha villosa?

Jatropha villosa is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its oil.

What is the growth rate of Jatropha villosa?

Jatropha villosa 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-104992: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.