Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
gangetica
ID:
853140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 286 (1919 publ. 1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852475

Common Names

  • Ganges Oatgrass
  • Ganges Wild Oatgrass
  • Ganges Common Oatgrass

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Description

Chrozophora gangetica (also called Riverbank Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and green leaves. It is native to India and is found in wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrozophora gangetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrozophora gangetica has a small, yellowish flower that produces a single seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrozophora gangetica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Chrozophora gangetica

Chrozophora gangetica can be found in India and Pakistan.

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Euphorbiaceae

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-39810: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.