Lasiocroton microphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
921570
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Jestrow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1808 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920905
Common Names
- Lasiocroton
- Microphyllus
- Lasiocroton Microphyllus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasiocroton microphyllus (also called Small-Leaved Croton, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiocroton microphyllus is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiocroton microphyllus is small and yellow. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Lasiocroton microphyllus: This species is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Lasiocroton microphyllus
Lasiocroton microphyllus is native to Mexico and is found in the tropical forests of the region.
Species in the Lasiocroton genus
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-466456: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Brett Jestrow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jestrow' in the authors string.