Jatropha gossypiifolia
Owned by Angela Conrad (@RustandRoots).
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Notes
Family: Euphorbiaceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the seeds are particularly poisonous. It is considered an invasive weed in many tropical regions.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Bellyache Bush
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Bush / Shrub, Medicinal Plant, Succulent, Tropical Plant
- Growing Medium
- soil
- Growth Habit
- Shrub / Bush, Upright / Erect
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Low Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
- Humidity Range
- Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Natural Habitat Location
- Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Euphorbiaceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the seeds are particularly poisonous. It is considered an invasive weed in many tropical regions.
Bellyache Bush
Jatropha
gossypiifolia
Common NameBellyache Bush
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bush / Shrub, Medicinal Plant, Succulent, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush, Upright / Erect
Growing Mediumsoil
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationMexico, South America, and the Caribbean
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Euphorbiaceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the seeds are particularly poisonous. It is considered an invasive weed in many tropical regions.
Jatropha
gossypiifolia
Common NameBellyache Bush
Added Details
Family: Euphorbiaceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the seeds are particularly poisonous. It is considered an invasive weed in many tropical regions.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bush / Shrub, Medicinal Plant, Succulent, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush, Upright / Erect
Growing Mediumsoil
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationMexico, South America, and the Caribbean
Collection Context
Quantity
1