Variegated Maya Spinach Tree is also called Cnidoscolus aconitifolius variegatus cv. Jatropha, or Variegated Chaya, Variegated Tree Spinach, a rare colorful cultivar of the Classic Chaya. It is a succulent perennial shrub or small tree with showy cut foliage in heavily divided fans with a creamy variegation. It sends out small clusters of white flowers, a nice bonus. Sunny location dry between watering. The leaves can be cooked and eaten, similar to spinach (but are toxic raw). But, really it's just stunning as an ornamental alone!
Chaya Col, Kikilchay, Chaykeken - a little known leafy green vegetable. Younger leaves and a bit of the stems are cut and used much like spinach. Leaves are immersed and simmered for 20 minutes and then served with oil or butter. Chaya is a nutritious leafy green native to the Yucatan Peninsula, rich in protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C. It offers numerous health benefits, including aiding digestion, improving circulation, and supporting lactation. Chaya is also used in folk medicine for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Important: Always cook the leaves by boiling them for 5-15 minutes to neutralize toxins and make them safe to eat.
This fast-growing perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it perfect for food forests or backyard gardens. Easily propagated from 6-12 inch stem cuttings, Chaya can reach 6-8 feet tall and can be continuously harvested with proper care. It's a beautiful addition to any garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its white flowers, and is resilient to drought and various soil types.

Peregrina is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and clusters of star shaped bright scarlet flowers about 1 in across that are borne in multi-flowered terminal clusters almost all year round. Compacta is a smaller, more compact cultivar. Peregrina is tolerant of a wide variety of soils as long as they are well drained. Blooms on the current year's growth so it can be pruned at any time of the year.

Coral Jatropha - small, miniature tree or medium size shrub. Red flowers look like corals, followed by curious yellow fruit. Exotic looking specimen plant, easy to grow, very tropical look. Drought tolerant. Can be grown in a pot, makes a nice palm-looking house plant.

Jatropha (Gout plant) is an attention grabber and a must in every tropical garden. It has a large bottle-like caudex and huge leaves up to 10-12 inches in diameter. The more shade, the bigger the leaves. Great natural bonsai. Makes a good potted plant but can also be used as a conversation piece specimen in a small garden.