Jatropha multifida
Coralbush, Coralplant
Other regional names: French Physicnut +2 more
- French Physicnut
- Spanish Physicnut
- St. Vincent Physicnut
Also known as: Adenoropium multifidum (L.) Pohl +2 more
- Adenoropium multifidum (L.) Pohl
- Jatropha janipha Blanco
- Manihot multifida (L.) Crantz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Jatropha multifida (commonly known as Coralbush or Coralplant) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
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)
Angola, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Central African Republic, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, East Himalaya, Florida, Gambia, The, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Hawaii, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Malaya, Marianas, Nicobar Is., Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Sumatera, Togo, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Zaïre