Leucocroton brittonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
227907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 11: 5 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227237
Common Names
- Britton's Leucocroton
- Britton's Wild Sage
- Britton's Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucocroton brittonii (also called Britton's Leucocroton, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in rainforest and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucocroton brittonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in some parts of South America.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucocroton brittonii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Leucocroton brittonii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Leucocroton brittonii
Leucocroton brittonii is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Leucocroton brittonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucocroton brittonii?
Leucocroton brittonii
What are the common names of Leucocroton brittonii?
Britton's Leucocroton
What is the natural habitat of Leucocroton brittonii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and marshes
Species in the Leucocroton genus
Leucocroton acunae, Leucocroton anomalus, Leucocroton bracteosus, Leucocroton brittonii, Leucocroton comosus, Leucocroton cordifolius, Leucocroton discolor, Leucocroton ekmanii, Leucocroton flavicans, Leucocroton havanensis, Leucocroton incrustatus, Leucocroton linearifolius, Leucocroton longibracteatus, Leucocroton moaensis, Leucocroton moncadae, Leucocroton obovatus, Leucocroton pachyphylloides, Leucocroton pachyphyllus, Leucocroton pallidus, Leucocroton revolutus, Leucocroton sameki, Leucocroton saxicola, Leucocroton stenophyllus, Leucocroton subpeltatus, Leucocroton virens, Leucocroton wrightii,
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-111957: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.