What is Jatropha?
Jatropha is a genus of plants, trees and shrubs originally from South America and the Caribbean. It is estimated that 175 species are located in this family. There are a number of uses for Jatropha , from compounds that can be used as vegetable dyes for oils that can be used in biofuel production. Some alternative fuel advocates have promoted Jatropha as a source of potential biodiesel, although there are some evidence that suggests that there are better alternatives.
These plants are in family euforbiaceae. Like other plants in this family, they contain a number of compounds that are toxic, along with a sticky, milk white sap, which act as irritation of the skin. Members of the family Jatropha also have extremely toxic seeds; Killing an adult requires only three. Despite the toxicity of some cultures, parts of Jatropha used in traditional medicine and cooking, and research suggests that some species can contact compounds that are useful.
inThe view is very diverse. All species have distinctive clusters of small flowers and are classified as succulents, with fleshy stems that are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Some of the plants are low shrubs, while others grow upright and can be bushy on thin. One of the main advantages for people who cultivate species Jatropha is the fact that they thrive in poor soils and can withstand low water and conditions of semi-semi.
historically, several species have been cultivated as hedges. The types of Jatropha with compounds that can be used as dyes have been used by several Indian trunks to produce colors such as red and blue, and in Mexico used it in traditional basket and weaving.
oil extracted from seeds can be used soap and candles and as biofuels. Pure oil can be burned in many engines so,How it is and can also be refined. Oil tests have shown that they can be used to power trains, aircraft and many cars. However, since no species has been domesticated, it is difficult to achieve a reliable yield. Jatropha Curcus is one of the most promising species and can be found in cultivation in many parts of Africa and India.
In addition to being used as a biofuel source, plants in this family can also be used as a biomass in power plants, while the rest of the plant burned on energy after pushing oil. As a result, the use of Jatropha is highly efficient, as it can be grown in areas where other plants will not benefit and the whole plant can be used.