Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
limae
ID:
923568

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.S.Gomes, M.F.Sales & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 206 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922903



Common Names

  • Croton limae
  • Limae Croton
  • Limae Croton Spurge


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Description

Croton limae (also called Lima Croton, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Croton limae is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton limae has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton limae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Croton limae

Croton limae is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

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-468577: Based on the initial data import
Margareth Ferreira de Sales (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Sales' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Ana Paula Souza Gomes (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.S.Gomes' in the authors string.