Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stelluliferus
ID:
933095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé : 291 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932433



Common Names

  • Stelluliferus Croton
  • Stelluliferus Croton Plant
  • Stelluliferus Croton Tree


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Description

Croton stelluliferus (also called Star-Bearing Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall, and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral, and along streams and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Croton stelluliferus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton stelluliferus is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton stelluliferus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Croton stelluliferus

Croton stelluliferus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

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-51247: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.