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Leather Plant

Jatropha dioica, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet AcaciaAcacia farnesiana
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

LechuguillaAgave lechuguilla

Jatropha compounds may deter herbivores from nearby agave plants

Elephant TreeBursera microphylla

Both produce latex and aromatic compounds that can inhibit nearby plant establishment

Fragrant BurseraBursera fagaroides

Both desert shrubs produce aromatic and latex compounds that inhibit nearby plant establishment

Uses

Functions

Medicinal PlantDrought LandscapingWildlife HabitatSoil Stabilization

Medicinal Uses

Root For Skin ConditionsLatex For WartsDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Leather Plant grow in?

Leather Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Leather Plant?

Good companions for Leather Plant include Sweet Acacia.

Design guilds with Leather Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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