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Peregrina,
Jatropha
Jatropha integerrima
Jacq.
ja-TRO-fah
in-tah-GARE-ah-mah
Euphorbiaceae
Explanation
of name:
From Greek jatros (physician) and trophe (food) in reference to
alleged medicinal properties of most species (DEH).
Natural
range:
Cuba (DEH)
Recognition:
Shrub with irregularly lobed leaves (often resembling a mitten) and bright red
coin-sized round male flowers having yellow stamens. Fruits are 3-lobed.
‘Compacta’ is a small cultivar. ‘Rosea’ is a pink-flowered cultivar.
Landscape
uses:
Specimen or accent, valued for toughness, drought-tolerance, and bright flowers
through most of the year. Toxic. Susceptible to mites, scale, and mealybugs.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Jatropha integerrima |
Peregrina,
Jatropha |
Exotic
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Shrub |
Most of year (PBCC, DEH) |
8’-9’(15’) (WA1) |
4’-6’(PBCC) |
SU-PS
IRR to establish
DT
WI
(PBCC) |
Mites, scale, mealybugs, toxic (DEH).
Has escaped cultivation (WU2) |
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