Jatropha gossypiifolia var. gossypiifolia
Bellyache Bush
Also known as: Adenoropium elegans Pohl +7 more
- Adenoropium elegans Pohl
- Adenoropium jacquinii Pohl
- Jatropha elegans (Pohl) Klotzsch
- Jatropha gossypiifolia subsp. elegans (Pohl) Müll.Arg.
- Jatropha gossypiifolia subsp. heterophylla Chodat & Hassl.
- Jatropha gossypiifolia var. elegans (Pohl) Müll.Arg.
- Jatropha jacquinii (Pohl) Baill.
- Jatropha malmeana Pax & K.Hoffm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Jatropha gossypiifolia var. gossypiifolia (commonly known as Bellyache Bush) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Jatropha gossypiifolia, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Burkina, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Central African Republic, Fiji, Florida, Galápagos, Gambia, The, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hawaii, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Liberia, Malaya, Marianas, Marquesas, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Togo, Zaïre
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