Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fuscus
ID:
928679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Didr.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 131 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928016



Common Names

  • Croton Fuscus
  • Brown Croton
  • Brown Croton Bush


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Description

Croton fuscus (also called Brown croton, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and trails.

Uses & Benefits

Croton fuscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton fuscus 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 fuscus is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Croton fuscus

Croton fuscus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-49953: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Didrichsen (1814-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Didr.' in the authors string.