Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cupulifer
ID:
928442

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 163 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927779



Common Names

  • Cupulifer Croton
  • Cupuliferous Croton
  • Cupulifera Croton


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Description

Croton cupulifer (also called Croton cupuliferum, 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 cupulifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton cupulifer 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 cupulifer is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from semi-ripe wood. They should be placed in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Croton cupulifer

Croton cupulifer is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49731: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.