Add What is a Jatropha Curcas Tree: Jatropha Uses in The Landscape
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<br>[Jatropha](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) ([Jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/)) was as soon as touted as the new wunderkind plant for [biofuel](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). What is a [Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) curcas tree? The tree or bush grows in any type of soil at a rapid rate, is toxic, and produces fuel fit for diesel engines. Continue reading for more [Jatropha](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) tree info and see how you rate this plant.<br>
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<br>What is a [Jatropha Curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) Tree?<br>
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<br>[Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) is a perennial shrub or tree. It is drought-resistant and easy to grow in tropical to semi-tropical locations. The plant lives for up to 50 years and may grow almost 20 feet (6 m.) high. It has a deep, thick taproot which makes it versatile to bad, dry soil. The leaves are oval, lobed, and deciduous. Overall, the plant is not especially visually enticing, however it does get [attractive green](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) cymes of flowerets which turn into a tri-compartment fruit with large [black seeds](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html). These large black seeds are the reason for all the hullaballoo, due to the fact that they are high in burnable oil. A fascinating piece of Jatropha tree information is that it is noted as a weed in Brazil, Fiji, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Salvador. This shows how adaptable and durable the plant is even when presented to a new region. [Jatropha](https://www.abnnewswire.net/companies/en/31347/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%97-Mission-NewEnergy-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94.html/4) curcas growing can produce oil that is a great [replacement](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) for current biofuels. Its usefulness has been challenged, but it holds true the plant can produce seeds with an oil content of 37%. Unfortunately, it is still a part of the food vs. fuel dispute, as it needs land that could enter into food production. Scientists are [attempting](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) to establish a "very Jatropha" with larger seeds and, therefore, bigger oil yields.<br>
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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) Cultivation<br>
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<br>[Jatropha usages](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) are rather restricted. Most parts of the plant are harmful to consume due to the latex sap, but it is utilized as a medicinal. It works in treating snakebite, paralysis, dropsy, and apparently some cancers. The plant might have come from Central to South America, however it has been introduced around the world and flourishes wild in locations like India, Africa, and Asia. Chief amongst Jatropha utilizes is its prospective as a clean burning fuel to replace fossil fuels. Plantation growing in specific locations has actually been tried, however total [Jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) cultivation has actually been a disappointing failure. This is since the production mass of oil can not equal the land usage by cropping Jatropha.<br>
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<br>[Jatropha](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) Plant Care and Growth<br>
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<br>The plant is easy to grow from cuttings or seed. Cuttings result in much faster maturity and quicker seed production. It prefers warm environments, however it can make it through a light frost. The deep [taproot](https://www.abnnewswire.net/companies/en/31347/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%97-Mission-NewEnergy-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94.html/4) makes it drought-tolerant, although the very best development will be attained with occasionally. It doesn't have any significant disease or insect problems in its [natural regions](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy). It might be pruned, but flowers and fruit type on terminal growth, so it is best to wait until after flowering. No other [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plant care is required. This plant is helpful as a hedge or living fence, or just as an [ornamental stand-alone](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) specimen.<br>
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