Genus Jatropha
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Classified within the Euphorbiaceae family, the genus Jatropha is a large group comprising 216 taxa. It is widespread across South America, and is also natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical and desert or dry shrubland regions. It features a mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 216 taxa (178 base species, 38 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (101), South America (59), North America (57)
- Primary Climates: Desert Or Dry Shrubland (109), Seasonally Dry Tropical (100), Subtropical (6)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (145), Trees (45), Herbaceous Perennials (34), Succulents (9)
216 taxa found