Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hieronymi
ID:
931900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 54 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931237



Common Names

  • Hieronymi Croton
  • Hieronymi Spurge
  • Hieronymi Codiaeum


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Description

Croton hieronymi (also called the 'Hieronymus Croton', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–3 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry rocky slopes to wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Croton hieronymi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton hieronymi has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a drooping catkin. The fruit is a capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton hieronymi is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Croton hieronymi

Croton hieronymi is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

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-50121: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.