Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guilleminianus
ID:
1317938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 342 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330392



Common Names

  • Croton guilleminianus
  • Guillemin's Croton
  • Guillemin Croton


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Description

Croton guilleminianus (also called 'Guilleminianus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is found in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton guilleminianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton guilleminianus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton guilleminianus is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be collected when ripe and sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Germination is usually rapid and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 10-15 cm in height.

Where to Find Croton guilleminianus

Croton guilleminianus is native to tropical South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Croton guilleminianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton guilleminianus?

Croton guilleminianus

What are the common names of Croton guilleminianus?

Common names of Croton guilleminianus include Guillemin's Croton and Croton

Where is Croton guilleminianus found?

Croton guilleminianus is found in the southeastern United States

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.