Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
1511375

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Usuel. Bras. [12]: t. 60 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000000029





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Description

Croton campestris (also called Field Croton, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Borneo and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton campestris is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a long, slender calyx. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, pointed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton campestris is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Croton campestris

Croton campestris is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Spain, and Portugal.

Croton campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton campestris?

Croton campestris

What is the common name of Croton campestris?

Campestris

What is the family of Croton campestris?

Euphorbiaceae

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.