Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
loucoubensis
ID:
932206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 155 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931543



Common Names

  • Loucou Croton
  • Loucou Codiaeum
  • Loucou Codiadum


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Description

Croton loucoubensis (also called the 'Loucouba Croton', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–3 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry rocky slopes to wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Croton loucoubensis is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton loucoubensis 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 loucoubensis 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 loucoubensis

Croton loucoubensis 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,