Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gibsonianus
ID:
928698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nimmo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Bombay : 251 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928035



Common Names

  • Croton Gibsonianus
  • Gibsonian Croton
  • Gibsonian Croton Bush


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Description

Croton gibsonianus (also called Gibson's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Croton gibsonianus 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 Croton gibsonianus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gibsonianus 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 gibsonianus

Croton gibsonianus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-49973: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nimmo (1850-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nimmo' in the authors string.