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perna-de-moça

Jatropha podagrica

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Jatropha podagrica (perna-de-moça)

Names in Other Languages

German Guatemalarhabarber

Portuguese perna-de-moça

Similar Species in Jatropha

Jatropha gossypiifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of perna-de-moça?

The scientific name of perna-de-moça is Jatropha podagrica. It belongs to the genus Jatropha.

Where does perna-de-moça live?

perna-de-moça is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), India, Philippines, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does perna-de-moça belong to?

perna-de-moça (Jatropha podagrica) belongs to the genus Jatropha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does perna-de-moça belong to?

perna-de-moça (Jatropha podagrica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of perna-de-moça?

The closest relatives of perna-de-moça in the genus Jatropha include flor-de-coral, jatrofa, pinhão-branco, pinhão-roxo, Wild Oil Nut.