Jatropha podagrica Hook. Gout plant, gout stick, Buddha belly, Guatemala rhubarb, tartogo, goutystalk nettlespurge
Gout plant is native to the tropical portions of Central America, from Guatemala to Panama. It has become naturalized in other tropical regions throughout the world. It is a member of the euphorbia family. Identification: Reaches 18-36" (45-91 cm) in height. The stems are swollen and knobby. Large, three-lobed leaves are dropped during the winter. When seeds ripen, the pods explode, sending seeds several feet. Pods are roughly spherical, about ½-¾" (1.3-1.9 cm) in diameter. The blooms are the most distinctive, a bright orange/red/pink color that is so striking that it looks almost artificial. Each flower is about ¼" (6.3 mm) across, with five red petals and a yellow center. The stalks supporting the flowers match the color of the flowers. Edibility: Poisonous Online References:
Jatropha podagrica on Dr. Giuseppe Mazza's PhotoMazza.com site Jatropha podagrica at the University of Connecticut Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant Growth Facilities Jatropha podagrica on forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca Jatropha podagrica on Wikimedia Commons Jatropha podagrica on www.louistheplantgeek.com Jatropha podagrica on eFloras 1/19/2021 · Susan and Raimond’s, Phoenix, Maryland 10/4/2010 · Susan and Raimond’s, Phoenix, Maryland 10/17/2009 · Susan & Raimond’s, Phoenix, Maryland Seeds are about 1/4" long. · 5/16/2012 · Susan and Raimond’s, Phoenix, Maryland 10/4/2010 · Susan and Raimond’s, Phoenix, Maryland
Jatropha podagrica description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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