Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
932317

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 361 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931654



Common Names

  • Croton Mcvaughii
  • Mcvaughii Croton
  • Mcvaughii's Croton


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Description

Croton mcvaughii (also called 'Mcvaughii', 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 toothed margins and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton mcvaughii is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton mcvaughii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Croton mcvaughii prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Croton mcvaughii

Croton mcvaughii is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

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-50515: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.