Description
Stigmaphyllon jatrophifolium (also called Jatropha-leaved Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stigmaphyllon jatrophifolium is a yellow or white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.