Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
1322287

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 617 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334741





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Description

Croton lucens (also called Croton lucens, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It is typically found in humid forests, at altitudes of up to 1000 m. It has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Croton lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton lucens has yellow flowers, small, brown, oblong seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton lucens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or early summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist soil.

Where to Find Croton lucens

Croton lucens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

Croton lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton lucens?

Croton lucens

What is the common name of Croton lucens?

Shining Croton

What is the family of Croton lucens?

Euphorbiaceae

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

Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.