Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
929684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 94 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929021



Common Names

  • Glaziov's Croton
  • Glaziov's-leaved Croton
  • Glaziov'sleaf Croton


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Description

Croton glaziovii (also called Glaziov's croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South America. It typically grows to 8-20 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in wet areas, such as streambanks, wet meadows, and moist open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Croton glaziovii is used for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton glaziovii has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton glaziovii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Croton glaziovii

Croton glaziovii is native to the tropical regions of 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,

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