Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
quercetorum
ID:
932796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 452 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932134



Common Names

  • Quercetorum Croton
  • Quercetorum Cascarilla
  • Quercetorum Wild Coffee


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Description

Croton quercetorum (also called Croton quercetorum var. quercetorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests. It has oval-shaped leaves that are glossy green in color and can reach up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Croton quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton quercetorum are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Croton quercetorum

Croton quercetorum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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-50966: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.