Spicy Jatropha, Jatropha integerrima

FAMILY:
Euphorbiaceae

ORIGIN:
West Indies

DESCRIPTION:
Erect tree growing to 20 ft. with 3 – 5″ oblong one to three lobed, sharp-pointed dark green leaves that resemble the Sassafrass; bears terminal clusters of star-shaped bright coral-red flowers 1″ across

CULTIVATION:
Water moderately; fertilize monthly; bright indirect light

PROPAGATION:
Cuttings or sow seed

COMMENTS:
Produces copious amounts of nectar for butterflies; drought tolerant

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