Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
North America, Canada
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Orbicular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
रतनजोत
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Purgiernuß
Amerikanische Platane
In French
purghère
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
frailejón
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
jatropha
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
jatrofa
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Jatropha
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Jatropha and American Sycamore
Season and care of Jatropha and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and American Sycamore season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and American Sycamore Physical Information
Jatropha and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and American Sycamore are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jatropha and American Sycamore
Care of Jatropha and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.