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Cnidoscolus bellator

(Cnidoscolus bellator)

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Description

Jatropha-is a-genus-of-flowering plants-in the-spurge-family,-Euphorbiaceae. The name is derived from the-Greek-words ------ (iatros), meaning "physician", and ----- (trophe), meaning "nutrition", hence the common name-physic nut. Another common name is-nettlespurge.-It contains approximately 170 species of-succulent plants,-shrubs-and trees (some are-deciduous, like-Jatropha curcas). Most of these are native to the-Americas, with 66 species found in the-Old World.-Plants produce-separate-male and female-flowers. As with many members of the family-Euphorbiaceae,-Jatropha-contains compounds that are highly toxic. Jatropha species have traditionally been used in basketmaking, tanning and dye production. In the 2000s, one species,-Jatropha curcas, generated interest as an oil crop for-biodiesel-production.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Malpighiales
Family:Euphorbiaceae
Genus:Cnidoscolus
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