Jatropha integerrima is a flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae spurge family that is also referred to as Peregrina or Spicy Jatropha. Here are some important facts about it:
Features of Botany:
Scientific name: Jatropha integerrima
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Native to Cuba and the West Indies
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Height: Typically grows 6–15 feet (1.8–4.5 meters)
Leaves: Dark green, glossy, and variable in shape (often lobed)
Flowers: Bright red or pink, small, and star-shaped; bloom year-round in warm climates
Fruit: Small capsule with seeds inside
Uses:
Its colorful flowers and eye-catching foliage make it a popular ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens.
may be cultivated as a hedge or in pots.
also draws pollinators, such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
Conditions for Growth:
Full sun to partial shade of the sun
Soil: Able to withstand a variety of soil types; well-drained
Water: Moderate; once established, drought-tolerant
Temperature: Best in USDA zones 10–11; frost-sensitive
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