Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gonaivensis
ID:
930342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(8): 61 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929679



Common Names

  • Gonaives Croton
  • Gonaives Croton
  • Croton gonaivensis


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Description

Croton gonaivensis (also called Gonaives Croton, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Croton gonaivensis is used for making dyes, medicines, and other crafts. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton gonaivensis are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gonaivensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Croton gonaivensis

Croton gonaivensis can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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-50024: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.