Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pascualii
ID:
1322305

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.J.Lott & Mart.Gord.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 15: 54 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334759



Common Names

  • Croton pascualii
  • Pascual's Croton
  • Pascual's Rushfoil


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Description

Croton pascualii (also called Pascual's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Croton pascualii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton pascualii has small, white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton pascualii is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Croton pascualii

Croton pascualii is native to 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

Emily Jane Lott (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Lott' in the authors string.
Martha Martínez Gordillo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Gord.' in the authors string.