Costa Rican Jatropha
Jatropha costaricensis
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua
MNHN,Durand, Th. (Théophile), 1855-1912 Pittier, Henri, 1857-1950,,Schipp, William A,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Standen, J. H United States. Plant Disease Survey,Société royale de botanique de Belgique,Peck, Morton Eaton,1871-1959,author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Jatropha
- Species:
- Jatropha costaricensis
- USDA Symbol:
- JACO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry forest regions