Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gynopetalus
ID:
931853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 183 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931190



Common Names

  • Croton Gynopetalus
  • Gynopetalus Croton
  • Gynopetalus


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Description

Croton gynopetalus (also called Gynopetalus Croton, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton gynopetalus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton gynopetalus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gynopetalus is a small shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings in the spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings or seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep them in a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Croton gynopetalus

Croton gynopetalus can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

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-50079: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.