Scientific Name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya

Jatropha and Red Pitaya in Spanish

All plants which are Cactus, basically have different names in different languages. As these names vary from region to region, scientists came up with one single name for all plants, which are called scientific names. Scientific Name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya is used by scientists worldwide. Scientific names are name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organisms that consist of the genus and species. Jatropha and Red Pitaya in Spanish is also different. Jatropha in Spanish is known as frailejón and Red Pitaya in Spanish is known as pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico).

Common Name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya

Scientific name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya is the name accepted by scientists worldwide. But common name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya varies in different languages. Jatropha and Red Pitaya common names in Hindi, in French, in German is different. They are as follows:

• Jatropha in German: Purgiernuß
• Jatropha in French: purghère
• Red Pitaya in German: Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
• Red Pitaya in French: pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon

Knowing the scientific name of Jatropha and Red Pitaya also its common name in Spanish as well as in other languages is an interesting fact.

Jatropha and Red Pitaya Common Name In Other Languages

Along with Jatropha vs Red Pitaya Scientific Classification, Jatropha and Red Pitaya common name in other languages is also interesting to know. Common name is the name used by local people. It develops over time, according to use, look and lore.

• Jatropha in Greek: jatropha
• Red Pitaya in Greek: Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)