Ricinus communis | Apios Institute

Basic information

Species type:

Plant

Genus:

Ricinus

Species:

communis

Common names:

castor bean

Botanical family:

Climate information

Climate:

subtropical to tropical

tropical highlands

Origin:

Africa or India

Humidity:

arid to humid

Invasive:

Yes

Cultivation information

Cultivation:

global crop

Form:

tree

Management:

standard

Industrial crops:

oil

wax

Agroforestry services:

windbreak

crop shade

Fodder:

insect

Other systems:

multistrata

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