Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tartonraira
ID:
933183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 129 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932521



Common Names

  • Croton tartonraira
  • Tartonraira Croton
  • Tartonraira-Stemmed Croton


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Description

Croton tartonraira (also called Tartonraira Croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry and wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 3 m in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. The leaves are alternate, up to 15 cm long, with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Croton tartonraira is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a medicinal tea to treat digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Croton tartonraira are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and round with a yellowish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton tartonraira can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Croton tartonraira

Croton tartonraira 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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