Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
goyazensis
ID:
930998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 120 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930335



Common Names

  • Goyaz Croton
  • Goyaz Croton Plant
  • Goyaz Croton Tree


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Description

Croton goyazensis (also called Goyaz Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft) and is found in moist habitats, such as streambanks, wet meadows, and along lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Croton goyazensis is commonly used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton goyazensis flowers are small, yellow-green catkins, about 1 cm long, that appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. Seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton goyazensis is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 16 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in early summer or by layering in late summer. It can also be propagated by seed, although this is not recommended.

Where to Find Croton goyazensis

Croton goyazensis is native to South America and is typically found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

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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