Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
927987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 1: 303 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927323



Common Names

  • Croton arboreus
  • Arboreus Croton
  • Arboreus Rushfoil


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Description

Croton arboreus (also called Tree Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow-green leaves, native to India and found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Croton arechavaletae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton arboreus is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton arboreus can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Croton arboreus requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Croton arboreus

Croton arboreus is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.

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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