Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
uribei
ID:
933303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 21: 7 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932641



Common Names

  • Croton Uribei
  • Uribei Croton
  • Uribei Rush


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Description

Croton uribei (also called Uribe's croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon Rainforest. It has a smooth, grayish bark and its leaves are elliptic-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and a slightly wavy margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Croton uribei has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Croton uribei are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Croton uribei seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton uribei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Croton uribei

Croton uribei is native to Colombia.

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-51435: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.