Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mayottae
ID:
1416866

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Kainul.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 392 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429331



Common Names

  • Croton Mayottae
  • Mayotte Croton
  • Mayotte Island Croton


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Description

Croton mayottae (also called Mayotte Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a shrub with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 3m tall. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton mayottae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton mayottae is small and yellow, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton mayottae is a shrub native to Fiji. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soils and is relatively drought-tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Croton mayottae

Croton mayottae is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Croton mayottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton mayottae?

Croton mayottae

What is the common name of Croton mayottae?

Mayotte Croton

What is the natural habitat of Croton mayottae?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests of Mayotte, an island in the Indian Ocean

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 Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Kent Kainulainen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kainul.' in the authors string.