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Korallen-Purgiernuß

Jatropha multifida

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)

Species

Jatropha multifida (Korallen-Purgiernuß)

Names in Other Languages

German Korallen-Purgiernuß

Portuguese flor-de-coral

Similar Species in Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

Jatropha gossypiifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Korallen-Purgiernuß?

The scientific name of Korallen-Purgiernuß is Jatropha multifida. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.

What is the conservation status of Korallen-Purgiernuß?

Korallen-Purgiernuß (Jatropha multifida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Korallen-Purgiernuß live?

Korallen-Purgiernuß is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Bolivia, Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Guinea, India, Marshall Islands.

What family does Korallen-Purgiernuß belong to?

Korallen-Purgiernuß (Jatropha multifida) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is Korallen-Purgiernuß endangered?

No, Korallen-Purgiernuß (Jatropha multifida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Korallen-Purgiernuß belong to?

Korallen-Purgiernuß (Jatropha multifida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Korallen-Purgiernuß?

The closest relatives of Korallen-Purgiernuß in the genus Jatropha include Guatemalarhabarber, Purgiernuß, Costa Rican Jatropha, Peregrina, ragged nettlespurge.