Jatropha multifida (Coral Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Jatropha |
| Species | multifida |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | below 40 |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Coral plant is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, a loose, spreading crown and a typical height in cultivation of 1-3 m, although it can grow up to 6 m tall. Coral plant blooms on and off all year long, and especially during hot weather. |
| Propagation | Cuttings in spring or from seeds. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are large, growing up to 30 cm wide. They are cut deeply into 7-11 narrow lobes with the margins of each lobe themselves dissected into narrow pointed segments. They are dark green above and white beneath. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are bright coral red, flat-topped clusters on long stalks above the foliage. |
Photographs
Jatropha multifida, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Jatropha multifida, leaf. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Jatropha multifida, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.