Perennials, Tropicals > Jatropha > Jatropha cuneata > Jatropha cuneata
Jatropha cuneata
Leatherplant
Origin: Sonora Desert and Baja regions in Mexico and Arizona, United States of America.
| Family |
| Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus |
| Jatropha |
| Species |
| cuneata |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11 |
| Height |
| 1.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers a well drained soil and lots of sun exposure. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| It is found in dry areas of the Sonora Desert and Baja Norte in Mexico and Arizona in North America. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth bark that is light brown to reddish brown. |
| Leaf Description |
| 12 - 19 mm long green to grey leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Pale yellow and bell shaped approximately 6 mm long. |
| Fruit Description |
| Light brown colour. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or cuttings. |
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