Jatropha integerrima

Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Fire-Cracker

Message of the Flower

Awakening and First Response of Nature to the Supramental Manifestation

The Mother’s Comment

Interested, she opens herself and tries to understand.

Colour

Light to reddish pink, yellow

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Person who named the flower

Johann Friedrich Gmelin

Flower Size

About 1 inch in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth, waxy

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Lightly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Glossy, leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Bright green, often with a reddish tinge

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Year-round in tropical climates, with peaks

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of a range

Temperature Ranges

Frost sensitive; thrives in warm conditions

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to scale insects and fungal diseases

Pollinators

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Habitat

Native to Cuba and the West Indies; cultivated in tropical/subtropical gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; ornamental use enhances landscapes

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Highly valued for attractive foliage and flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscaping for visual interest

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered