Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elbertii
ID:
928562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 55 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927899



Common Names

  • Croton Elbertii
  • Elbertii Croton
  • Elbertii Bush


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Description

Croton elbertii (also called Elbert's Croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton elbertii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton elbertii 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 elbertii

Croton elbertii is native to India and Sri Lanka, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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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