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Jutropha curcas
Jutropha curcas
Jutropha curcas is a species of plant in the Euphorbia family. It occurs in South and Central America.
It is an industrial plant also cultivated in Asia and Africa, in subtropical areas.
It reaches up to 4 meters in height
Leaves from green to pale green, alternate or opposite.
Male and female flowers are formed on the same inflorescence, on average 20 male flowers for each female flower or 10 male flowers for each female flower. The inflorescence can be formed in the axils of the leaves.
Fruits appear in winter or several crops can be obtained during the year if the soil moisture is good and the temperatures are high enough.
Weight | 100g |
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