jirawilla

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Jatropha

Species

Jatropha macrorhiza (jirawilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jirawilla

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piñón

Jatropha curcas

Not Evaluated

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piñón negro

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Not Evaluated

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sangre de drago

Jatropha dioica

Least Concern

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Peregrina

Jatropha integerrima

Not Evaluated

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Wild Oil Nut

Jatropha divaricata

Vulnerable

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Coralbush

Jatropha multifida

Least Concern

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Gout stalk

Jatropha podagrica

Not Evaluated

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Costa Rican Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jirawilla?

The scientific name of jirawilla is Jatropha macrorhiza. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.

What is the conservation status of jirawilla?

jirawilla (Jatropha macrorhiza) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does jirawilla belong to?

jirawilla (Jatropha macrorhiza) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does jirawilla belong to?

jirawilla (Jatropha macrorhiza) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of jirawilla?

The closest relatives of jirawilla in the genus Jatropha include piñón, piñón negro, sangre de drago, Wild Oil Nut, Coralbush.