Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
phourinii
ID:
1331106

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Toyama & Tagane

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 66: 108 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343560



Common Names

  • Croton Phourinii
  • Croton
  • Phourinii


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Description

Croton phourinii (also called 'Phourin Croton', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 3-4 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton phourinii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton phourinii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton phourinii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Croton phourinii

Croton phourinii is native to Laos.

Croton phourinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton phourinii?

Croton phourinii

What is the common name of Croton phourinii?

Phourin Croton

Where is Croton phourinii found?

Laos and Vietnam

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

Shuichiro Tagane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tagane' in the authors string.
Hironori Toyama (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Toyama' in the authors string.