Jatropha curcus is a drought-resistant perennial, growing
well in marginal/poor soil. It is easy to establish, grows
relatively quickly and lives, producing seeds for 50 years.
Jatropha the wonder plant produces seeds with an oil
content of 37%. The oil can be combusted as fuel without
being refined. It burns with clear smoke-free flame, tested
successfully as fuel for simple diesel engine. The byproducts
are press cake a good organic fertilizer, oil
contains also insecticide.