Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilirameus
ID:
1330123

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Silva, Sodré & P.E.Berry

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 162 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342577



Common Names

  • Croton gracilirameus
  • Gracilirameus Croton
  • Croton


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Description

Croton gracilirameus (also called Croton Gracilirameus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests. It has long, slender leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton gracilirameus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton gracilirameus has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gracilirameus is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers well-draining soil and should be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mixture. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Croton gracilirameus

Croton gracilirameus is native to Colombia.

Croton gracilirameus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton gracilirameus?

Croton gracilirameus

What is the common name of Croton gracilirameus?

Gracilirameus Croton

What type of plant is Croton gracilirameus?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Carneiro Sodré (b.1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodré' in the authors string.