Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crossolepis
ID:
1303053

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Kainul.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 307(1): 95 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315507



Common Names

  • Croton crossolepis
  • Cross-scaled Croton
  • Cross-leaved Croton


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Description

Croton crossolepis (also called Crossolepis croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist forests. It has a shrub-like habit and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton crossolepis is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton crossolepis has yellow-orange tubular flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton crossolepis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Croton crossolepis

Croton crossolepis is native to Madagascar.

Croton crossolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton crossolepis?

Croton crossolepis

What type of plant is Croton crossolepis?

It is a shrub

Where is Croton crossolepis found?

It is found in Madagascar

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.
Kent Kainulainen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kainul.' in the authors string.