Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glyptospermus
ID:
930078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 117 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929415



Common Names

  • Glyptospermus Croton
  • Glyptospermus Aidia
  • Glyptospermus Salix


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Description

Croton glyptospermus (also called round-seeded croton, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters, and has a dense, rounded crown. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Croton glyptospermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and tools, and for fuel and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton glyptospermus are small and yellow-green, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton glyptospermus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Croton glyptospermus

Croton glyptospermus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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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