Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ustulatus
ID:
1303067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Croton Madag. Comoro : 28 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315521



Common Names

  • Croton ustulatus
  • Ustulate Croton
  • Burnt Croton


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Description

Croton ustulatus (also called 'Ustulate Croton', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Croton ustulatus is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton ustulatus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton ustulatus is a species of wild banana native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by suckering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Croton ustulatus

Croton ustulatus is found in the highlands of Madagascar.

Croton ustulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton ustulatus?

Croton ustulatus

What type of plant is Croton ustulatus?

It is a shrub

Where is Croton ustulatus found?

It is found in Madagascar

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

Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.