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Wild Oil Nut

Jatropha divaricata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Species
Jatropha divaricata (Wild Oil Nut)

Similar Species in 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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Costa Rican Jatropha
Jatropha costaricensis
Endangered
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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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Bellyache bush
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Jatropha — 9 Species

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