Ricinus communis

Family Products Niche Ecological Services PROTA
Euphorbiaceae Income, Firewood, Medicine Scattered in homestead, Homestead boundary/live fence Live fence, Wind break
Agro-ecological Zone
Moist and Wet Kolla, Weyna Dega and Dega
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Weeding Yes Evergreen Ethiopia
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Ethiopia 750ï¾  20ï¾–26 400-2700 Will grow on almost any soil type as long as it is well drained and reasonably fertile. It prefers deep, sandy loams with pH 5ï¾–6.5
Amharic Oromo
Gulo, Bulqa Qobo, Obo
Origin Location
Native East Shewa, West Shewa and East Wollega