Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 7(1): 24 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931619
Common Names
- Manampetsae Croton
- Manampetsae Cascarilla
- Manampetsae Wild Coffee
Description
Croton manampetsae (also called 'Manampetsae', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has large, ovate-shaped leaves with serrated margins and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Croton manampetsae 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
Croton manampetsae has bright yellow flowers with orange centers. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Croton manampetsae 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 manampetsae
Croton manampetsae 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,