Definitions for jatropha
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1. Jatropha, genus Jatrophanoun

   a mainly tropical genus of American plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae

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1. jatrophanoun

   Any of several plants, of the genus Jatropha, native to the Northern Hemisphere; some have medicinal attributes and others are grown as a source of biodiesel.

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1. Jatropha

   Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words ἰατρός (iatros), meaning "physician", and τροφή (trophe), meaning "nutrition", hence the common name physic nut. Another common name is nettlespurge. It contains approximately 170 species of succulent plants, shrubs and trees (some are deciduous, like Jatropha curcas). Most of these are native to the Americas, with 66 species found in the Old World. Plants produce separate male and female flowers. As with many members of the family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha contains compounds that are highly toxic. Jatropha species have traditionally been used in basketmaking, tanning and dye production. In the 2000s, one species, Jatropha curcas, generated interest as an oil crop for biodiesel production and also medicinal importance when used as lamp oil; native Mexicans in the Veracruz area developed by selective breeding a Jatropha curcas variant lacking the toxic compounds, yielding a better income when used as source for biodiesel, because of its edible byproduct. Toxicity may return if edible Jatropha is pollinated by toxic types.

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1. jatropha

   Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, which includes approximately 170 species. Native to the Americas, these plants can be found in many tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Some species of Jatropha, such as Jatropha curcas, are used in producing biofuel. This plant genus is also known for its medicinal uses and ornamental varieties.

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1. Jatropha

   Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words ἰατρός, meaning "physician," and τροφή, meaning "nutrition," hence the common name physic nut. It contains approximately 170 species of succulent plants, shrubs and trees. Most of these are native to the Americas, with 66 species found in the Old World. Mature plants produce separate male and female flowers. As with many members of the family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha contains compounds that are highly toxic. In 2007 Goldman Sachs cited Jatropha curcas as one of the best candidates for future biodiesel production. It is resistant to drought and pests, and produces seeds containing 27-40% oil, averaging 34.4%. The remaining press cake of jatropha seeds after oil extraction could also be considered for energy production. However, despite their abundance and use as oil and reclamation plants, none of the Jatropha species have been properly domesticated and, as a result, their productivity is variable, and the long-term impact of their large-scale use on soil quality and the environment is unknown. Igbinosa and colleagues demonstrated potential broad spectrum antimicrobial activity of J. curcas.

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1. Jatropha

   A plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE. Members contain jatrophone and other diterpenes.

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   The numerical value of jatropha in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of jatropha in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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