Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
malvaviscifolius
ID:
932278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 419 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931615



Common Names

  • Malvaviscifolius Croton
  • Malvaviscifolius Cascarilla
  • Malvaviscifolius Wild Coffee


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Description

Croton malvaviscifolius (also called 'Coralberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves with serrated margins and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton malvaviscifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton malvaviscifolius are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton malvaviscifolius is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Croton malvaviscifolius

Croton malvaviscifolius is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,