Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
928360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 69 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927697



Common Names

  • Columnaris Croton
  • Columnaris Spurge
  • Columnaris Codiaeum


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Description

Croton columnaris (also called Columnar croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves with yellow veins and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton columnaris has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton columnaris is yellow-green in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton columnaris can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Croton columnaris

Croton columnaris is found in 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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