Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
krukoffianus
ID:
932062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 6: 453 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931399



Common Names

  • Croton Krukoffianus
  • Krukoffianus Croton
  • Croton of Krukoffianus


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Description

Croton krukoffianus (also called Croton krukoffianus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along roadsides. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves, with yellow-green veins, and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton krukoffianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas and medicinal oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton krukoffianus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton krukoffianus is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Croton krukoffianus

Croton krukoffianus is native to Mexico.

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-50273: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.