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{{Taxobox
| name = ''Jatropha podagrica''
| image = Jatropha podagrica-IMG 0942.jpg
| image_width = 240px
| image_caption =
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Euphorbiales]]
| familia = [[Euphorbiaceae]]
| genus = ''[[Jatropha]]''
| species = '''''Jatropha podagrica'''''
| binomial =''Jatropha podagrica''
| binomial_authority = Hook
}}
'''''Jatropha podagrica''''' is a species of plant known by several English names, including Buddha belly plant, gout plant, tartogo, bottleplant shrub, and goutystalk nettlespurge.
==Agronomic description==
The plant can be propagated by seeds. Mature seeds can be planted in poly bags filled with a mixture of top soil, sand and well-decayed organic manure or compost. The plants can be planted in the field after four months. They can be planted in containers or can be directly planted in the field.
==Potential in landscaping==
It is an attractive ornamental plant. It can also be used as a specimen plant. The stem swollen into vasculum at the base is a special feature of the plant. Bright red flowers are also attractive and flowers can be seen throughout the year.
==References==
*De Silva N, 1998 A Selection of indigenous trees for traditional landscapes in Sri Lanka. Deveco Designers and publishers (Pvt) Ltd
*Dassanayake, M.D., Fosberg F.R. 1981 A Revised Hand book to Flora of Ceylon Vol ii. Smithsonin Institute and National Science foundation, Washington D.C. Amerind Publishing Co Pvt Ltd, New Dellhi
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part i, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part 11', The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981 Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part ill, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1982. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part iv, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Martin E.C. Landscape design with plants. AVI Publishing Company Inc,west port connectiut
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1992 Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part v, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Rarnanayake L, De Silva G. 2002. Compendium of Medicinal plants. A Sri Lankan study Volume 2, Ayurvedic Department, Sri Lanka.
*I O.Ramanayake L, De Silva G. 2002. Compendium of Medicinal plants. A Sri Lankan study Volume 1,Ayurvedic Depal talent, Sri Lanka.
*Rao P.S. Venkaiah K. Padmaja R. 1999. Field Guide on Medicinal plants.Forest Department, Andra Pradesh, India.
| name = ''Jatropha podagrica''
| image = Jatropha podagrica-IMG 0942.jpg
| image_width = 240px
| image_caption =
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Euphorbiales]]
| familia = [[Euphorbiaceae]]
| genus = ''[[Jatropha]]''
| species = '''''Jatropha podagrica'''''
| binomial =''Jatropha podagrica''
| binomial_authority = Hook
}}
'''''Jatropha podagrica''''' is a species of plant known by several English names, including Buddha belly plant, gout plant, tartogo, bottleplant shrub, and goutystalk nettlespurge.
==Agronomic description==
The plant can be propagated by seeds. Mature seeds can be planted in poly bags filled with a mixture of top soil, sand and well-decayed organic manure or compost. The plants can be planted in the field after four months. They can be planted in containers or can be directly planted in the field.
==Potential in landscaping==
It is an attractive ornamental plant. It can also be used as a specimen plant. The stem swollen into vasculum at the base is a special feature of the plant. Bright red flowers are also attractive and flowers can be seen throughout the year.
==References==
*De Silva N, 1998 A Selection of indigenous trees for traditional landscapes in Sri Lanka. Deveco Designers and publishers (Pvt) Ltd
*Dassanayake, M.D., Fosberg F.R. 1981 A Revised Hand book to Flora of Ceylon Vol ii. Smithsonin Institute and National Science foundation, Washington D.C. Amerind Publishing Co Pvt Ltd, New Dellhi
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part i, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part 11', The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1981 Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part ill, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1982. Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part iv, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Martin E.C. Landscape design with plants. AVI Publishing Company Inc,west port connectiut
*Jayaweera D.M.A. 1992 Medicinal plants indigenous and exotic) used in. Ceylon, Part v, The National Science Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo 7.
*Rarnanayake L, De Silva G. 2002. Compendium of Medicinal plants. A Sri Lankan study Volume 2, Ayurvedic Department, Sri Lanka.
*I O.Ramanayake L, De Silva G. 2002. Compendium of Medicinal plants. A Sri Lankan study Volume 1,Ayurvedic Depal talent, Sri Lanka.
*Rao P.S. Venkaiah K. Padmaja R. 1999. Field Guide on Medicinal plants.Forest Department, Andra Pradesh, India.
