About Jatropha multifida L.
Jatropha multifida L., commonly known as coral plant, coralbush, and physic nut (a common name shared with other species in the Jatropha genus), is a species of flowering plant in the Jatropha genus. This species is native to Mexico and the Caribbean. It is grown as a garden plant, and has been introduced to Florida, as well as many locations across South America, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. Jatropha multifida is mildly toxic; consuming it causes gastrointestinal distress.
