Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gossypiifolius
ID:
930556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 98 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929893



Common Names

  • Croton Gossypiifolius
  • Cotton-Leaved Croton
  • Cotton-Leaved Tree


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Description

Croton gossypiifolius (also called Cottonweed, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and pendulous branches. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Croton gossypiifolius is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and for its ornamental value. It is also used to make baskets, furniture, and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton gossypiifolius is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gossypiifolius 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 gossypiifolius

Croton gossypiifolius 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-50028: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.