Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
maasii
ID:
923767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riina & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 146 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923102



Common Names

  • Croton Maasii
  • Maasii Croton
  • Maasii's Croton


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Description

Croton maasii (also called 'Maas's Croton', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton maasii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton maasii has small, yellow-green flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton maasii is a shrub native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the rootball. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.

Where to Find Croton maasii

Croton maasii is native to Africa and can be found in dry savannas.

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-468792: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Ricarda Riina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riina' in the authors string.