Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nepetifolius
ID:
932458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 344 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931795



Common Names

  • Nepetifolius Croton
  • Nepetifolius Spurge
  • Nepetifolius-Leaf Spurge


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Description

Croton nepetifolius (also called Wild Petiveria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 4 m tall, with a spreading crown and a thick trunk. Its leaves are alternate, oblong to lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in both dry and moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Croton nepetifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton nepetifolius is a yellow-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton nepetifolius is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Croton nepetifolius is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Croton nepetifolius

Croton nepetifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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,

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