Jatropha cuneata
Leatherplant, Limberbush
Other regional names: Physicnut
- Physicnut
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent shrub.
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Jatropha cuneata (commonly known as Leatherplant or Limberbush) is a succulent shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest