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Gachha Baigaba

Local Name	:	Gachha Baigaba
Botanical Name	:	Jatropha curcas L.
Common Name	:	Physic nut
Family	:	Euphorbiaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to Central America and has been introduced to various parts of the world, including India. In Odisha, it is cultivated in different regions.
Habit	:	Small tree
Short Description	:	It is a semi- evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 6 meters.

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Descriptions

It is a small tree that typically grows up to 3- 5 meters in height. The leaves are alternate, palmate, with 5-7 lobes, and are dark green in color. The flowers are small, greenish-white to pale yellow, and clustered in terminal inflorescences. The fruit is a three-lobed capsule containing black seeds, which are rich in oil.

Use(s)

It is cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce biodiesel, and it is also grown as an ornamental plant in some regions.