Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush) - Image 9

Botanical name: Jatropha gossypiifolia

Common names: Bellyache bush, Cotton Leaf, Physic nut, Sibidigua, Tua-Tua

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Irritating plant
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