Croton dioicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dioicus
ID:
1416440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Icon. 1: 4 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428905
Common Names
- Croton dioicus
- Dioecious Croton
- Two-sex Croton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton dioicus (also called Two-leaved Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has two-lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Croton dioicus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Croton dioicus is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton dioicus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Croton dioicus
Croton dioicus can be found in tropical rainforests of South America.
Croton dioicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton dioicus?
Croton dioicus
What is the common name of Croton dioicus?
Two-Stemmed Croton
Where does Croton dioicus grow?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
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
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:342436-1: Based on the initial data import