Ricinus communis

Agro-ecological Zone
All zones
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Weeding, thinning Yes Evergreen Uganda
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Uganda 890-2600 18 to 26 900-3400 Moist, well -drained soil
Lugishu
Libono
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services Prota Link
Euphorbiaceae Firewood, Medicine, Fodder Scattered in cropland, Road boundary/ openland Ricinu communis Ricinus communis Soil fertility improvement through nitrogen-fixing, Soil fertility improvement through mulch/ leaves