Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pavonis
ID:
932604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 115 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931941



Common Names

  • Pavonis Croton
  • Pavonis Spurge
  • Pavonis-Leaf Spurge


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Description

Croton pavonis (also called Pavon's Croton, 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 pavonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and as a remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton pavonis are small, yellow-green, and clustered in small, dense, terminal panicles. The seeds are small, black, and globose. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton pavonis is a shrub that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Croton pavonis

Croton pavonis 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,

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