Jatropha spicata
Also known as: Jatropha kilimandscharica Pax & K.Hoffm. +2 more
- Jatropha kilimandscharica Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Jatropha messinica E.A.Bruce
- Jatropha pseudoglandulifera Pax
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in Africa, Jatropha spicata is a succulent shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Kenya, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe