Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuissimus
ID:
1253879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 4: 295. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253217



Common Names

  • Croton tenuissimus
  • Slender Croton
  • Slender Croton


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Description

Croton tenuissimus (also called slender croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton tenuissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton tenuissimus has small white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton tenuissimus is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Croton tenuissimus

Croton tenuissimus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Croton tenuissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton tenuissimus?

Croton tenuissimus

What is the common name of Croton tenuissimus?

Slender Croton

What is the natural habitat of Croton tenuissimus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in Southeast Asia.

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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