Scientific Name: Jatropha curcas. Common Name(s): Physic Nut, purging nut. This is a fast growing perennial plant currently being touted as a wonder plant for the production of seeds that are 37% oil. The oil, which has same characteristics as diesel fuel, is environmentally safe, cost-effective, renewable source of non-conventional energy that can be used as a substitute for diesel, kerosene and other fuel oils. Thus, an enviromental friendly source of renewable energy that can lessen the burden on imported fossil fuels. For bio-fuel enthusiasts, this oil (with the same characteristics as diesel fuel) and can be mixed up to 50% with regular diesel and used in the diesel engines of tractors and trucks. The plant is native to Mexico and Central America but widely cultivated as an ornamental. It likes heat and can tolerate drought conditions and will grow almost on any type of soil under tropical conditions with minimal inputs. Both seeds and leaves are purgative and are sometimes used in traditional herbal medicines. Easily propagated from seed. Sometimes planted as a hedge, or used as a support for vines in Vanilla plantations, or as living fence posts on tropical farms.
This item is a special collector's packet of one hundred (100) Jatropha curcas seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that the buyer pays $5.95 postage & handling.
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