Genus

Jatropha

9 species in this taxon

Jatropha (Jatropha) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include Barbados nut, Bellyache bush, Coralbush, and Costa Rican Jatropha. It belongs to Euphorbiaceae (Euphorbiaceae).

Species in this Genus

jirawilla

Jatropha macrorhiza

EX

piñón

Jatropha curcas

NE

piñón negro

Jatropha gossypiifolia

NE

sangre de drago

Jatropha dioica

LC

Wild Oil Nut

Jatropha divaricata

VU

Coralbush

Jatropha multifida

LC

Gout stalk

Jatropha podagrica

NE

Costa Rican Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

EN

Peregrina

Jatropha integerrima

NE