Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
viroleoides
ID:
1306107

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Secco

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 103(3): 342. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318561



Common Names

  • Croton viroleoides
  • Viroleoides Croton
  • Croton Viroleoides


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Description

Croton viroleoides (also called Viroleoides Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to parts of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton viroleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton viroleoides is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton viroleoides is a terrestrial shrub native to South America. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers partial shade and temperatures between 65-85°F. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Croton viroleoides

Croton viroleoides is found in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil.

Croton viroleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton viroleoides?

Croton viroleoides

What type of plant is Croton viroleoides?

Croton viroleoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Where is Croton viroleoides found?

Croton viroleoides is found in Brazil.

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

Ricardo de Sousa Secco (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Secco' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.