Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
betulaster
ID:
928114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 201 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927450



Common Names

  • Betulaster Croton
  • Betulaster Spurge
  • Betulaster Croton Spurge


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Description

Croton betulaster (also called Betulaster 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 betulaster is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton betulaster is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Croton betulaster

Croton betulaster 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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