Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
trigonocarpus
ID:
933270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nachr. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Georg-Augusts-Univ. 1: 173 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932608



Common Names

  • Croton trigonocarpus
  • Trigonocarpus Croton
  • Trigonocarpus


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Description

Croton trigonocarpus (also called Three-winged Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Croton trigonocarpus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Croton trigonocarpus flower has yellow petals with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton trigonocarpus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and planting them in a moist medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Croton trigonocarpus

Croton trigonocarpus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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-51404: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.