Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
not available
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
JATROPHA
Common Name
silky cornel
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
रतनजोत
In German
Kinnikinnick
Purgiernuß
In French
Kinnikinnick
purghère
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
frailejón
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
jatropha
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
galamaluco
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
jatrofa
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Jatropha
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Jatropha season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Jatropha Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Jatropha are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Jatropha
Care of Kinnikinnick and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.