Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
amentiformis
ID:
1330370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riina

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Webbia 70: 187 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342824



Common Names

  • Croton amentiformis
  • Amentiformis Croton
  • Amentiformis Plant


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Description

Croton amentiformis (also called amentiform croton, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Croton amentiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton amentiformis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton amentiformis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted immediately.

Where to Find Croton amentiformis

Croton amentiformis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Croton amentiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton amentiformis?

Croton amentiformis

What is the family of Croton amentiformis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Croton amentiformis?

Amentiform Croton

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

Ricarda Riina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riina' in the authors string.