Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Jatropha is found across Nigeria

Katsina-Ala

Benue State • Katsina-Ala LGA

2019

Location Details:

Katsina-Ala is a Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Katsina-Ala

Specifications:

Not Specified

Estimated Reserves:

Not Specified

Coordinates: 7.165800°N, 9.284100°E

Ukum

Benue State • Ukum LGA

2019

Location Details:

Ukum is a Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. It has an area of 1,514 square kilometres (585 sq mi) and a population of 216,930.

Specifications:

Test Parameters	Units of Measurement	Results	Method of Testing
Acid Value	mgKOH/g	< 3	IS:548 (Part 1) – 1964
Kinematic Viscosity @ 20 ̊ C	cSt	69.65	IS:1448 part 25
Iodine value wijs	—-	96.3	IS:548 (Part 1) – 1964
Calcium + Magnesium	mg/Kg	< 15	ASTM D 5185
Sodium + Potassium	mg/Kg	< 10	ASTM D 5185
Sulphur content	mg/Kg	< 8	ASTM D 129
Unsaponifiable matter	% by mass	0.10	IS:548 (Part 1) – 1964
Density @ 15 ̊ C	g/cc	0.9037	IS:1448 part 32
Phosphorous	mg/Kg	< 43.8	ASTM D 5185
Water content	mg/Kg	< 200	ASTM D 4377
Poly unsaturated acid	% by mass	25	IS:548 part 3
Linolenic acid	% by mass	0.20	IS:548 part 3
Moisture and imputities	% by mass	3

Estimated Reserves:

Not Specified

Coordinates: 7.590900°N, 9.634100°E

Overview

Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. ... Another common name is nettlespurge. It contains approximately 170 species of succulent plants, shrubs and trees (some are deciduous, like Jatropha curcas). Most of these are native to the Americas, with 66 species found in the Old World.

Uses & Applications

Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) is a multiple purpose plant with potential for biodiesel production and medicinal uses. It has been used for treatment of a wide spectrum of ailments related to skin, cancer, digestive, respiratory and infectious diseases.