Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lombardianus
ID:
932188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Comun. Bot. Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo 1(2): 1 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931525



Common Names

  • Lombardy Croton
  • Lombardy Codiaeum
  • Lombardy Codiadum


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Description

Croton lombardianus (also called Lombardi's 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 lombardianus 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

Croton lombardianus has bright yellow flowers with orange centers. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton lombardianus 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 lombardianus

Croton lombardianus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-50393: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.