Jatropha multifida

Psychic Nut, Coral Plant, Guatemalan Rhubarb

Message of the Flower

First Appearance of the Psychic in Matter

The Mother’s Comment

A messenger of beauty.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

A resplendent sun rises above the horizon. It is your Lord that comes to you.

The whole world awakes and stretches in delight at the contact of His glory.

As the earth that heaves and opens, as the tree that grows, as the flower that blossoms, as the bird that sings, as the man that loves, let His light permeate you and radiate in an ever-increasing and widening happiness, a happiness steadily moving onward as the stars move in heaven.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Soar High

In Matter shall be lit the spirit’s glow,
In body and body kindled the sacred birth; Night shall awake to the anthem of the stars, The days become a happy pilgrim march, Our will a force of the Eternal’s power, And thought the rays of a spiritual sun.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - I: The Secret Knowledge

The Spirit shall look out through Matter’s gaze And Matter shall reveal the Spirit’s face.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - II: The Eternal Day: The Soul's Choice and the Supreme Consummation

Colour

Red or deep pink, coral-colored

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cultivars

Not widely reported; primarily grown as the species.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small individual flowers within a larger umbel-like cluster.

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Flowers have little to no scent.

Leaf Texture

Smooth, with a glossy appearance.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, with a reddish central vein in some leaves.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Can bloom year-round in optimal conditions.

Climate

Tropical and subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil.

Temperature Ranges

Not frost-tolerant; thrives in warm temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to pests like spider mites and scale insects; few disease issues.

Pollinators

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to Mexico and Central America.

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental use; provides habitat and nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its unique foliage and attractive flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; relatively common in cultivation.

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