Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachypus
ID:
928157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 4: 224 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927493



Common Names

  • Short-haired Croton
  • Brachypus Croton
  • Short-haired Spurge


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Description

Croton brachypus (also called Short-stalked Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton brachypus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton brachypus has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five pointed lobes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton brachypus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Croton brachypus

Croton brachypus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

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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