Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
droguetioides
ID:
1256012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Croton Madag. Comoro : 16 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255350



Common Names

  • Croton droguetioides
  • Droguet's Croton
  • Giant Croton


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Description

Croton droguetioides (also called Droguet's Croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton droguetioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton droguetioides is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton droguetioides is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Croton droguetioides

Croton droguetioides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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,