Jatropha Red Plant

Also Known As

• Coral plant

How to Care?

  Sunlight

• Full/Shaded sunlight

Water

• Daily

  Location

• Outdoor

Maintenance

• Low care

  Size

• 18 × 12 Inches Approx.

Season

• All season

Fragrance

• No

Specialty

• Beautiful red flowers

Jatropha is a genus of plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South America and Central America, but has been widely introduced to other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. Jatropha contains two types of seeds: male and female. The female seeds grow into small flowers that produce fruit that surrounds a hard seed inside. The plant can be used as a biofuel, because it grows quickly and produces many pods that are high in oil content. It also grows well in dry areas. Because it is drought-resistant, jatropha can help reduce soil erosion when planted near roadsides or other existing vegetation such as trees. Jatropha is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases, gastrointestinal problems, and kidney stones.