This shrub to small tree has a short greyish trunk and semi-succulent spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has finely lobed rounded dark green leaves and the scarlet saucer-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters during summer. 

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Jatropha multifida is naturally found in the tropical regions of Brazil, South America to the West Indies and Mexico growing in sharply drained organic rich soils with reliable moisture. It prefers an open sunny to semi-shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

Coral Plant is a succulent-like shrub that is grown for its flowers and growth habit. It is planted in small to medium gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders for screening. It may also be planted in a arid garden as a feature plant or grown in tubs and planter boxes. It establishing in 2 to 3 years and requires little care. ID 1299

Jatropha (ja-TRO-fa) multifida (mul-TIF-i-da)

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family