Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
goudotii
ID:
930920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 157 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930257



Common Names

  • Goudot's Croton
  • Goudot Croton
  • Goudot's Croton


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Description

Croton goudotii (also called Goudot's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate. It grows in moist soils in open woods, along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Croton goudotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for basketry, firewood, and other craft projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton goudotii are small, yellowish-green, and are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and are contained in capsules. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton goudotii is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist soils, full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Croton goudotii

Croton goudotii can be found in Africa and Madagascar.

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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