Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leucophyllus
ID:
932152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 139 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931489



Common Names

  • White-leaf Croton
  • White-leaf Codiaeum
  • White-leaf Codiadum


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Description

Croton leucophyllus (also called White-leaved Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in disturbed habitats, as well as in moist and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton leucophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Croton leucophyllus var. leucophyllus
Croton leucophyllus var. trisepalis A.M.Ferguson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton leucophyllus is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a smooth surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton leucophyllus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Croton leucophyllus

Croton leucophyllus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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