Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
erythroxyloides
ID:
928601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 297 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927938



Common Names

  • Erythroxyloides Croton
  • Erythroxyloides Croton
  • Erythroxyloides Croton


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Description

Croton erythroxyloides (also called Red-Stemmed 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 erythroxyloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has yellow and green foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton erythroxyloides are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton erythroxyloides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Croton erythroxyloides

Croton erythroxyloides can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene 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