Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cerroazulensis
ID:
1325979

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Galdames

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Webbia 68: 17 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338433





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Description

Croton cerroazulensis (also called Cerro Azul Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub up to 2 m tall, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Croton cerroazulensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton cerroazulensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton cerroazulensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Croton cerroazulensis

Croton cerroazulensis can be found in Peru and other parts of South America.

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

Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Carmen Galdames: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galdames' in the authors string.