Jatropha elliptica
Also known as: Adenoropium ellipticum Pohl +7 more
- Adenoropium ellipticum Pohl
- Adenoropium opiferum (Mart.) Mart.
- Jatropha eglandulosa Pax
- Jatropha elliptica var. guaranitica Chodat & Hassl.
- Jatropha lacertii Silva Manso
- Jatropha officinalis Mart. ex Baill.
- Jatropha officinalis Mart. ex Pohl
- Jatropha opifera Mart.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Jatropha elliptica is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay