Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
argentealbidus
ID:
927994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 184 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927330



Common Names

  • Croton argentealbidus
  • Argentealbidus Croton
  • Argentealbidus Rushfoil


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Croton argenteus 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 argentealbidus 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 argentealbidus 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 argentealbidus requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Croton argentealbidus

Croton argentealbidus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49311: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.