Jatropha dioica
Leatherstem, Leatherwood
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Jatropha dioica (commonly known as Leatherstem or Leatherwood) is a shrub or tree within the Euphorbiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms