{"product_id":"jatropha-spicata","title":"Jatropha spicata","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJatropha spicata\u003c\/i\u003e is primarily native to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, with its distribution centered in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eKenya and Tanzania\u003c\/b\u003e. It is also found in parts of Ethiopia and Somalia. The species name \"\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003espicata\u003c\/i\u003e\" refers to its distinct \"spike-like\" inflorescence, which sets it apart from more common members of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"288\"\u003eJatropha\u003c\/i\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn the wild, it thrives in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003esemi-arid bushlands and deciduous woodlands\u003c\/b\u003e, typically at elevations ranging from sea level up to 1,200 meters. It is commonly found growing in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003ered sandy soils\u003c\/b\u003e, rocky loams, or limestone-rich substrates. The habitat is characterized by long dry spells and intense sunlight, which has forced the plant to evolve water-storage capabilities in its swollen base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJatropha spicata\u003c\/i\u003e is an architectural succulent shrub valued for its dramatic, swollen stem and intricate foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Stem:\u003c\/b\u003e It features a prominent, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003efleshy caudex\u003c\/b\u003e or thickened trunk base that acts as a water reservoir. The bark is often grayish-green or yellowish and may peel slightly with age. It can grow into a small shrub reaching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003e0.5 to 1.5 meters\u003c\/b\u003e in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e The leaves are deeply lobed (usually 3 to 5 lobes), bright green, and somewhat variable in shape. They are often clustered at the tips of the branches and are deciduous, falling off during the dormant dry season to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Its most defining feature is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003espike-like inflorescence\u003c\/b\u003e (spicate cyme). It produces small, greenish-yellow or pale pink flowers tightly packed along a central stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/b\u003e Following pollination, it produces small, capsule-like fruits typical of the Euphorbiaceae family, which explode when ripe to disperse seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e This species prefers a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003ewell-draining mineral mix\u003c\/b\u003e and requires a distinct dry dormancy period in winter. It loves full sun to partial shade; more light usually results in a more compact, aesthetically pleasing caudex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize Specification:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eCaudex 3–4 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard nursery size for young established specimens).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandling Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Like other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,1\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eJatropha\u003c\/i\u003e species, the sap and seeds contain toxins (such as curcin). Always handle with care and wash hands after pruning or repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363311042813,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/jatropha-spicata_11_37b010fa-3650-49ac-9224-8bee827273fd.jpg?v=1775705547","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/jatropha-spicata","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}