Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ameliae
ID:
927941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 401 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927276



Common Names

  • Croton ameliae
  • Ameliae
  • Ameliae Croton


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Description

Croton ameliae (also called Amelia's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in Central America. It grows in dry, open habitats, usually at elevations of 500–1000 m. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton ameliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect and can be used to treat digestive problems. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton ameliae are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton ameliae is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia and Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Croton ameliae

Croton ameliae is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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,

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