Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Black Cherry
In Hindi
रतनजोत
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Purgiernuß
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
purghère
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
frailejón
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
jatropha
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
jatrofa
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Jatropha
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jatropha and Black Cherry
Season and care of Jatropha and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Black Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and Black Cherry Physical Information
Jatropha and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Black Cherry are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Jatropha and Black Cherry
Care of Jatropha and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.