Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
isalensis
ID:
931987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 71 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931324



Common Names

  • Croton isalensis
  • Isalensis Croton
  • Isalensis Spurge


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Description

Croton isalensis (also called Isala Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 10 feet in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a leathery texture. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small and red.

Uses & Benefits

Croton isalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make dyes and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton isalensis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton isalensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Croton isalensis

Croton isalensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and 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,