• Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • As with many members of the family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha contains compounds that are highly toxic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Much like other members of the family Euphorbiaceae, members of the genus Jatropha contain several toxic compounds. (wikipedia.org)
  • J. curcas L. is a small or large shrub tree, up to 5-7m tall, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family which consists of around 800 species and belongs to around321 genera. (novapublishers.com)
  • Floral organogenesis of three species of the genus Jatropha L. of the family Euphorbiaceae, viz. (jse.ac.cn)
  • Floral organogenesis of three species of Jatropha (Euphorbiaceae)[J]. J Syst Evol, 2008, 46(1): 71-79. (jse.ac.cn)
  • Weda , a new genus with two new species of Euphorbiaceae-Crotonoideae from Halmahera (North Maluku, Indonesia) and phylogenetic relationships of the Australasian tribe Ricinocarpeae [J]. J Syst Evol, 2021, 59(5): 1000-1017. (jse.ac.cn)
  • TropPlant Accession Number (TPAN) : 0069 Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima Common Name: Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Rose-Colored Jatropha, Fire Cracker Jatropha Cultivar: N/A Family: Euphorbiaceae Jatropha integerrima Photo by Matthew Gaston Native To: Hispaniola and Cuba Landscaping Information: Plant Type : Treelet Texture: Medium, Open Form: Round Headed to Upright-broad. (tropplants.com)
  • Application of epidermal morphology to the taxonomic delimitation in the genus Jatropha L. (Euphorbiaceae). (bsi.gov.in)
  • Establishment of cell suspension cultures of two Costa Rican Jatropha species (Euphorbiaceae). (ucr.ac.cr)
  • Jatropha podagrica is a plant species belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. (louistheplantgeek.com)
  • It contains approximately 170 species of succulent plants, shrubs and trees (some are deciduous, like Jatropha curcas). (wikipedia.org)
  • native Mexicans in the Veracruz area developed by selective breeding a Jatropha curcas variant lacking the toxic compounds, yielding a better income when used as source for biodiesel, because of its edible byproduct. (wikipedia.org)
  • The oil from Jatropha curcas is mainly converted into biodiesel for use in diesel engines. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2007, Goldman Sachs cited Jatropha curcas as one of the best candidates for future biodiesel production. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jatropha curcas is also being studied for use as a carbon sequestration plant in arid regions. (wikipedia.org)
  • The seeds of Jatropha curcas contain the highly poisonous toxalbumin curcin, a lectin dimer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Arizona nettlespurge Jatropha cuneata Wiggins & Rollins - Limberbush, haat (pronounced [ʔaːt]) Jatropha curcas L. - Physic nut, piñoncillo, habb-el-melúk Jatropha dhofarica Radcl. (wikipedia.org)
  • Provider Details - Jatropha curcas L. (nzor.org.nz)
  • However, discussions of Jatropha as a biodiesel feedstock are actually means a particular species of the plant, Jatropha curcas. (cleantechloops.com)
  • Once fully established, Jatropha curcas grows relatively quickly and is hardy, being drought tolerant. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Just like other parts, the seeds of Jatropha curcas are also a source of the highly poisonous toxalbumin curcin chemical. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Although it is poisonous, the Jatropha curcas plant has many attributes, multiple uses and considerable potential. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Jatropha curcas is used as an ornamental plant and found in many homes. (k7herbocare.com)
  • The seeds of the Jatropha curcas have been used as a purgative/laxative: 3 - 4 roasted seeds are swallowed with lukewarm water or chewed and then swallowed to relieve conditions of constipation. (k7herbocare.com)
  • The leaf infusion or decoction of Jatropha curcas is administered for treatment of vaginal bleeding conditions in many communities and is also used both internally and externally to treat fever and jaundice. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Furthermore, the leaf of Jatropha curcas is used to increase the milk supply in lactating mothers. (k7herbocare.com)
  • The fresh or dried Jatropha curcas leaf is ground and made into a paste and then applied topically for the treatment of skin abscess. (k7herbocare.com)
  • In some regions of Africa, the fresh twig of Jatropha curcas is used as a toothbrush to treat gumboil conditions as well as to strengthen the gum. (k7herbocare.com)
  • An evaluation of multipurpose oil seed crop for industrial use (Jatropha curcas L.): a review. (sanbi.org)
  • Quality jatropha seeds refer to seeds of the jatropha plant (Jatropha curcas) that are of high quality and suitable for planting or oil extraction purposes. (ecplaza.net)
  • Spicy jatropha (J. integerrima) is cultivated as an ornamental in the tropics for its continuously blooming crimson flowers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wild oilnut Jatropha integerrima Jacq. (wikipedia.org)
  • Height (on average, in landscape use): 10'-20' Height to Spread Ratio: 1:1 Growth Rate: Medium Landscape Values: Accent, Color, Framing, Screen, Specimen Outstanding Quality: Flower Color Jatropha integerrima Photo by Matthew Gaston Jatropha integerrima in Honolulu acting as a large hedge and screen. (tropplants.com)
  • pandurifolia, Jatropha hastata, Jatropha integerrima var. (worldofsucculents.com)
  • coccinea, Jatropha integerrima var. (worldofsucculents.com)
  • Jatropha integerrima is a dense shrub or small tree with erect, much-branched, dark brown, and somewhat striated stems with oblong to obovate leaves or often with a pair of small sharp lobes below the middle. (worldofsucculents.com)
  • The remaining press cake of jatropha seeds after oil extraction could also be considered for energy production. (wikipedia.org)
  • The government's ambitious plan of producing sufficient biodiesel by 2011-2012 to meet its mandate of 20 percent diesel blending is unrealized due to a lack of sufficient Jatropha seeds to produce biodiesel. (cleantechloops.com)
  • Jatropha zeyheri can be propagated from seeds and stem cuttings. (sanbi.org)
  • Factory Supply Jatropha Seeds /100% Dried Natural Jatropha Seeds For Sale. (ecplaza.net)
  • Jatropha is a tropical plant that is primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds, which. (ecplaza.net)
  • J. pandurifolia - Spicy jatropha, called in Chinese "ri ri ying", which means "every-day-flowered cherry blossom" Jatropha macrantha Mull. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, despite their abundance and use as oil and reclamation plants, none of the Jatropha species have been properly domesticated and, as a result, their productivity is variable, and the long-term impact of their large-scale use on soil quality and the environment is unknown. (wikipedia.org)
  • See who else has plants in genus Jatropha . (amazonaws.com)
  • Jatropha is a genus of nearly 175 species of shrubs, low-growing plants, and trees. (cleantechloops.com)
  • Jatropha zeyheri is assessed on the Red List of South African Plants ( http://redlist.sanbi.org ) as Least Concern (LC). (sanbi.org)
  • The genus Jatropha is derived from the two Greek words, iatròs , meaning 'physician' and trophe , meaning 'food', which describes the medicinal and nutritional properties that the plants of this genus have. (sanbi.org)
  • Jatropha plants play an important role in the energy and manufacturing sector. (sanbi.org)
  • Jatropha tanjorensis is a native of Central America and has become naturalized in many tropical subtropical countries including India, Africa and North America (Prabalearan and Sujatha, 1999). (codemint.net)
  • In 2005, Western Australia banned Jatropha gossypiifolia as invasive and highly toxic to people and animals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jatropha gossypiifolia L. - Bellyache bush Jatropha hernandiifolia Vent. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jatropha Gossypiifolia, or more commonly know as Bellyache Bush , is a subshrub forb/herb of the genus Jatropha. (sagebud.com)
  • Jatropha Gossypiifolia or Bellyache Bush 's floral region is North America US Lower 48, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands, specifically in the states of Florida and Hawaii. (sagebud.com)
  • The herb ratanjot belongs to the genus Alkanna and is in the family Boraginaceae. (indianjadibooti.in)
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  • Studies on the floral and macromorphological characters of pollen and leaf of Jatropha species. (bsi.gov.in)
  • The screening of Jatropha tanjorensis leaf extracts against some pathogenic bacteria showed some positive antibacterial activity against the selected pathogens. (codemint.net)
  • Jatropha is a drought resistant crop that has a life expectancy of up to fifty years. (novapublishers.com)
  • Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/251571733_Jatropha_mahafalensis_oil_from_Madagascar_Properties_and_suitability_as_liquid_biofuel [accessed Jan 31 2018]. (llifle.eu)
  • This species differs from the others of the genus in being dioecious. (llifle.eu)
  • A dioecious Jatropha from Madagascar. (llifle.eu)
  • The Old World tropical genus Adenia includes various species of shrubs and trees as well as vines with some species being succulent or pachycaulous. (fieldofscience.com)
  • Seedling morphology of some Indian species of Jatropha and its implications in taxonomy. (bsi.gov.in)
  • 2009 research found that Jatropha biodiesel production requires significantly more water than other common biofuel crops, and that initial yield estimates were high. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the most promising candidates for production of alternative energy is microalgae because of their higher growth rate and oil content than those of the conventional energy crops such as jatropha, soybean, palm, canola, and corn [ 1 - 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Jatropha zeyheri is a densely hairy, perennial herb, 300 mm high, with simple or sparsely branched stems and a thick rootstock. (sanbi.org)
  • Toxicity may return if edible Jatropha is pollinated by toxic types. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bionic Palm Ltd., Ghana, is managing the world's most advanced Jatropha breeding program for non-toxic, high yielding hybrid cultivars. (slideshare.net)
  • The genus Goodyera was named in 1813 by leading Scottish botanist Robert Brown, who was director of the botany department of the British Museum, and president of the Linnaean Society of London. (ucr.ac.cr)
  • 7) 'Jatropha mahafalensis oil from Madagascar: Properties and suitability as liquid biofuel' (PDF Download Available). (llifle.eu)
  • The genus Sarcoglottis was named in 1827 by Czech botanist Carl Borivoj Presl, a professor at the University of Prague. (ucr.ac.cr)
  • Cite this page: "Jatropha mahafalensis" Text available under a CC-BY-SA Creative Commons Attribution License. (llifle.eu)
  • The plant list includes 126 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus dendrophthoe. (web.app)
  • For example, Jatropha zeyheri has been found to exhibit anti-bacterial activity against 11 human pathogenic bacterial strains. (sanbi.org)
  • Pentamerous flowers in the genus Phytolacca have been derived from trimerous flowers-New evidence from the floral organogenesis of Phytolacca dodecandra [J]. J Syst Evol, 2004, 42(4): 345-351. (jse.ac.cn)
  • Ophiocaryon is a lesser-known genus in Sabiaceae, hitherto without detailed floral study and with unknown pollination mechanisms. (botany.one)