Jatropha hernandiifolia var. portoricensis
Wild Oilnut
Also known as: Jatropha portoricensis Millsp. +1 more
- Jatropha portoricensis Millsp.
- Ricinus portoricensis Juss. ex Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Jatropha hernandiifolia var. portoricensis (commonly known as Wild Oilnut) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Jatropha hernandiifolia, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico
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