Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bergassae
ID:
928104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 176 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927440



Common Names

  • Bergassae Croton
  • Bergassae Spurge
  • Bergassae Croton Spurge


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Description

Croton bergassae (also called Berg's croton, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and trails.

Uses & Benefits

Croton bergassae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton bergassae has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton bergassae is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 10 feet (3 m). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Croton bergassae

Croton bergassae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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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