Jatropha is an evergreen shrub or small tree with stunning flowers that will bring butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. There are two species of jatropha that grow quite well in South and Central Florida, Jatropha integerrima and Jatropha multifidi. Plants produce separate male and female flowers. As with many members of the family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha contains compounds that are highly toxic. Jatropha integerrima is known to provide a 5 out of 5 necar resource for pollinators.