Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words ἰατρός (iatros), meaning "physician", and τροφή (trophe), meaning "nutrition", hence …

Jatropha is the one shrub you can count on for year round blooms, with bright scarlet flower clusters that attract butterflies. Read all about it!

Jatropha is an evergreen shrub or small tree with stunning flowers that will bring butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. There are two species of jatropha that grow quite well in South and …

Jul 11, 2025 · Jatropha plants belong to the genus Jatropha, a group of succulent shrubs and small trees in the family Euphorbiaceae. Known for their hardy nature and various economic uses, these …

Jatropha is a non-native, Florida friendly, evergreen shrub or small tree that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its showy red flowers that bloom almost all year round. It grows in full sun to …

Characteristics: this tropical evergreen has slender stems and multiple trunks, individual flowers on this species are star-shaped and generally red, although a pink-flowered variety exists. Flowers are 1 …

Jatropha, (genus Jatropha), member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native in both New World and Old World tropics and containing about 175 species of milky-juiced herbs, shrubs, and trees, …

Aug 13, 2025 · Jatropha is a diverse genus of flowering plants, often cultivated for their ornamental appeal. Belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), these plants range from succulent shrubs to …

Found on sandy and gravelly slopes, plains, mesas, and foothills, from 2,000-3,000 ft. in Arizona, Sonora, and Sinaloa. Jatropha is from the Greek iatros for doctor and trophe for food, while …

Jan 24, 2023 · What is a Jatropha Curcas Tree? Jatropha is a perennial shrub or tree. It is drought-resistant and easy to grow in tropical to semi-tropical locations. The plant lives for up to 50 years and …