Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 64 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310190
Common Names
- Hairy Acidocroton
- Hairy Croton
- Hairy Acidocroton
Description
Acidocroton horridus (also called horrid acidocroton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acidocroton horridus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a tonic and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acidocroton horridus is a white or yellowish-white corolla with a tubular shape. The seed is an oblong-shaped achene with a small, white appendage. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acidocroton horridus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Acidocroton horridus
Acidocroton horridus can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.
Acidocroton horridus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidocroton horridus?
Acidocroton horridus
What is the common name of Acidocroton horridus?
Hairy Croton
Where is Acidocroton horridus found?
Brazil
Species in the Acidocroton genus
Acidocroton acunae,
Acidocroton adelioides,
Acidocroton ekmanii,
Acidocroton gentryi,
Acidocroton horridus,
Acidocroton litoralis,
Acidocroton lobulatus,
Acidocroton montanus,
Acidocroton oligostemon,
Acidocroton trichophyllus,
Acidocroton verrucosus,
Acidocroton madrigalensis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,