Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
viminalis
ID:
933365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wright. 1: 158 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932703



Common Names

  • Croton viminalis
  • Viminalis Croton
  • Viminalis


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Description

Croton viminalis (also called Weeping Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton viminalis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton viminalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton viminalis is a shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Croton viminalis

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

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-51496: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.