Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
928230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 214 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927567



Common Names

  • Capitis-york Croton
  • Capitis-york Spurge
  • Capitis-york Croton Spurge


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Description

Croton capitatus (also called Capitate Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 6 m tall, native to the Amazon rainforest. It has alternate, simple leaves, yellow flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton capitatus are small, yellow-green in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown in color, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton capitatus is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is typically done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Croton capitatus

Croton capitatus is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás, and Mato Grosso.

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-49532: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.