Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
alchorneifolius
ID:
1302940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Croton Madag. Comoro : 135 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315394



Common Names

  • Croton alchorneifolius
  • Alchorneifolius Croton
  • Alchorneifolius Croton-weed


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Description

Croton alchorneifolius (also called Alchorneifolius Croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton alchorneifolius is a species of tree that is native to Madagascar. It is used for making furniture, baskets, and other household items. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton alchorneifolius are yellow or orange in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton alchorneifolius is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Croton alchorneifolius

Croton alchorneifolius is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Croton alchorneifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton alchorneifolius?

Croton alchorneifolius

What are the common names of Croton alchorneifolius?

African tulip, African tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Croton alchorneifolius?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

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

Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.