Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
verrucosus
ID:
312006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 513 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311338



Common Names

  • Acidocroton verrucosus
  • Verrucosus Acidocroton
  • Acidocroton Verrucosus


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Description

Acidocroton verrucosus (also called Verrucosus Croton, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers, where it can reach heights of up to 6 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Acidocroton verrucosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidocroton verrucosus is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidocroton verrucosus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Acidocroton verrucosus

Acidocroton verrucosus can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Acidocroton verrucosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidocroton verrucosus?

Acidocroton verrucosus

What is the family of Acidocroton verrucosus?

Euphorbiaceae

Where does Acidocroton verrucosus grow?

It is native to Mexico

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1925: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.