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Costa Rican Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Species
Jatropha costaricensis (Costa Rican Jatropha)

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Guatemalarhabarber
Jatropha podagrica
Not Evaluated
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Korallen-Purgiernuß
Jatropha multifida
Least Concern
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Purgiernuß
Jatropha curcas
Not Evaluated
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Peregrina
Jatropha integerrima
Not Evaluated
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ragged nettlespurge
Jatropha macrorhiza
Extinct
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leatherstem
Jatropha dioica
Least Concern
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Wild Oil Nut
Jatropha divaricata
Vulnerable
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Bellyache bush
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Costa Rican Jatropha?
The scientific name of Costa Rican Jatropha is Jatropha costaricensis. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.
What is the conservation status of Costa Rican Jatropha?
Costa Rican Jatropha (Jatropha costaricensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Costa Rican Jatropha belong to?
Costa Rican Jatropha (Jatropha costaricensis) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is Costa Rican Jatropha endangered?
Yes, Costa Rican Jatropha (Jatropha costaricensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Costa Rican Jatropha belong to?
Costa Rican Jatropha (Jatropha costaricensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Costa Rican Jatropha?
The closest relatives of Costa Rican Jatropha in the genus Jatropha include Guatemalarhabarber, Korallen-Purgiernuß, Purgiernuß, Peregrina, ragged nettlespurge.

Genus Jatropha — 9 Species

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Guatemalarhabarber
Jatropha podagrica
NE 🐾
Korallen-Purgiernuß
Jatropha multifida
LC 🐾
Purgiernuß
Jatropha curcas
NE
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Costa Rican Jatropha
Jatropha costaricensis
EN
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Peregrina
Jatropha integerrima
NE 🐾
ragged nettlespurge
Jatropha macrorhiza
EX 🐾
leatherstem
Jatropha dioica
LC 🐾
Wild Oil Nut
Jatropha divaricata
VU 🐾
Bellyache bush
Jatropha gossypiifolia
NE
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