Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crocodilorum
ID:
928424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 7(1): 80 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927761



Common Names

  • Crocodilorum Croton
  • Crocodilorum Croton Tree
  • Crocodilorum Croton Bush


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Description

Croton crocodilorum (also called Croton crocodilorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and is typically found in dry forests, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, measuring up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Croton crocodilorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Croton crocodilorum is small, yellow-green in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton crocodilorum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Croton crocodilorum

Croton crocodilorum is native to Mexico and Central 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,

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