Can Jatropha be found in Nigeria?
Jatropha plant is widely found in Nigeria and the local names are botuje pupa, lapalapa pupa, okpokporu, sherigun, among others. Jatropha plant has been identified as a very important source of bio-fuels after palm oil.
Where can I find Jatropha plant?
Jatropha curcas grows in tropical and subtropical regions. The plant can grow in wastelands and grows on almost any terrain, even on gravelly, sandy and saline soils.
Where can I get Jatropha seeds in Nigeria?
789 Jatropha Seeds Suppliers & Exporters in Nigeria
- Jessecrown Reinventors Ltd.
- EXPORTHUB NIGERIA LIMITED.
- Jarrend Exports Limited.
- JayDay Exports.
- CAPITANO NIGERIA LIMITED.
- El-Sadeeq Multipurpose Services.
- Fanis Investment Limited.
- MultiHub Logistics Nigeria Limited.
Is Jatropha farming profitable?
Cultivation of Jatropha appears viable due to its demand. Basically, Jatropha crop meant for wastelands and less productive lands, hence this crop will not replace other important food crops grown in rich soils. Jatropha farming is profitable as there is a huge demand for mass production of seeds for bio-diesel.
What is red Jatropha called in Yoruba?
The common name for J. gossypifolia is pignut or fignut, and in Yoruba land it is commonly known as “Lapalapa” (Odebiyi and Sofowora 1998).
What is Jatropha Tanjorensis?
Jatropha tanjorensis is a herbaceous plant of Euphorbiaceae family and commonly called Catholic vegetable, Iyana-ipaja, lapalapa (Iwalewa et al., 2005). tanjorensis has been used as a vegetable and for the treatment of diabetic in Nigeria (Olayiwola et al., 2004).
How much does a Jatropha tree cost?
PLANTS – WHOLESALE PRICING
| FLOWERING TREES | 7 Gallon | 15 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| HIBISCUS REG | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| HIBISCUS WEEPING | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| JATROPHA | $30.00 | $60.00 |
How do you plant a Jatropha tree?
Jatropha can be planted in a well-drained location. Jatropha is not too particular when it comes to the soil and location. But the plant must be planted in an area where there is partial/full sunlight. The plant can be grown as a mixed shrub or as a hedge.
What is the yield of Jatropha in tonnes per hectare per year?
Jatropha trees are productive for up to 30-40 years. 2,200 trees can be planted per hectare (approx 1,000 per acre). 1 hectare should yield around 7 tonnes of seeds per year.
What is the Igbo name of Jatropha?
The plant is known as Lapalapa in Yoruba, Wuluidu in Igbo and Cini da zugu in Hausa. It is equally known as Physic Plant or Purging nut or big purginant In other countries. Jatropha is a shrub-type tree which belongs to the family, Euphorbiaceae .
What is Lapalapa leaf English?
Today I bring to you this herb called. JATROPHA Leaves, LapaLapa leaf, Ewe botuje. Ewe botuje in English: Jatropha leaves.