Jatropha curcas L. 150
Physicnut, Purgenut, Purgingnut, Barbados-nut, Bubblebush, Jatropha, Barbados nut, Physic Nut
Jatropha curcas L.
Useful plants of Asia
- Family
Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
Jatropha
- Species
- Jatropha curcas L.
Common name(s)
- Physicnut
- Purgenut
- Purgingnut
- Barbados-nut
- Bubblebush
- Jatropha
- Barbados nut
- Physic Nut
IUCN Red List
LC
Least concern
Population trend: Stable
Uses
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HARMFUL ORGANISM HOSTS
- crop pests
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ENVIRONMENTAL USES
- barrier / support
- erosion control
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FUEL
- substitute oil / alcohol
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MATERIAL
- lipids
- tannin / dye
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MEDICINE
- folklore
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POISON
- fish
- mammals
Jatropha curcas L.
Phenology
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