Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sublyratus
ID:
933151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 243 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932489



Common Names

  • Croton sublyratus
  • Lyrate Croton
  • Lyrate-Stemmed Croton


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Description

Croton sublyratus (also called Croton sublyratus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers moist, tropical climates and can be found in lowland rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Croton sublyratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton sublyratus has yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed in each. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton sublyratus is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seedlings should be planted in a sunny spot and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Croton sublyratus

Croton sublyratus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in rainforest areas, as well as in gardens and parks.

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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