Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chloroleucus
ID:
928311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 106 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927648



Common Names

  • Chloroleucus Croton
  • Chloroleucus Spurge
  • Chloroleucus Codiaeum


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Description

Croton chloroleucus (also called Chloroleucus 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 chloroleucus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton chloroleucus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton chloroleucus 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 chloroleucus

Croton chloroleucus is native to South America, from Colombia to Peru.

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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