Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 331 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927616
Common Names
- Celtidifolius Croton
- Celtidifolius Croton Tree
- Celtidifolius Croton Bush
Description
Croton celtidifolius (also called Celtis croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a single, straight trunk. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Croton celtidifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croton celtidifolius has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Croton celtidifolius is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once established, Croton celtidifolius should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Croton celtidifolius
Croton celtidifolius is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
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,