Fig. 1.Inflorescences and flowers of Jatropha curcas. a) Mature inflorescence (with male red arrows) and female (yellow arrows) flowers. b) Immature inflorescence; see the formation of
different flower buds. At this stage, it is not possible to distinguish male from female flowers. c) Female flower. d) Structure of the gynoecium. e) Male flower. f) Structure of the androecium. Sp: sepal; Pt: petal; Nc: nectaries; Rp: receptacle; Stg; stigma; St: style; Ov: ovary; An: anthers; Fm: Filament.