Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
abonari
ID:
917997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riina & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 67: 26 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917332



Common Names

  • Croton abonari
  • Abonari Croton
  • Abonari's Croton


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Description

Croton abonari (also called Abonari Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Croton abonari is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton abonari has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly curved.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton abonari is a tropical shrub that is adapted to a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings, and it can be planted in spring or fall. It is drought-tolerant and can be mowed or grazed.

Where to Find Croton abonari

Croton abonari is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Croton genus

Croton acutifolius, Croton aridus, Croton arlineae, Croton bigbendensis, Croton corinthius, Croton decalvatus, Croton dissectistipulatus, Croton faroensis, Croton kongkandanus, Croton mamillatus, Croton megistocarpus, Croton minimus, Croton multicaulis, Croton mutabilis, Croton poomae, Croton rarus, Croton rosarianus, Croton simulans, Croton sousae, Croton waterhouseae, Croton araracuarae, Croton gomezii, Croton jorgei, Croton nepalensis, Croton atrostellatus, Croton floccosus, Croton longibracteatus, Croton subasperrimum, Croton yangchunensis, Croton mayanus, Croton chodatii, Croton muellerianus, Croton pygmaeus, Croton imbricatus, Croton carpostellatus, Croton laceratoglandulosus, Croton balsensis, Croton leonis, Croton revolutus, Croton churutensis, Croton alainii, Croton maestrensis, Croton microcarpus, Croton campanulatus, Croton jamaicensis, Croton borbensis, Croton heptalon, Croton domatifer, Croton stellatoferrugineus, Croton thomasii,

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-462663: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Ricarda Riina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riina' in the authors string.