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

Barbados nut

Jatropha curcas

NE

Bellyache bush

Jatropha gossypiifolia

NE

Gout stalk

Jatropha podagrica

NE

Costa Rican Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

EN

Peregrina

Jatropha integerrima

NE

ragged nettlespurge

Jatropha macrorhiza

EX

leatherstem

Jatropha dioica

LC

Wild Oil Nut

Jatropha divaricata

VU

Coralbush

Jatropha multifida

LC