Leucocroton moncadae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moncadae
ID:
227926
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 21: 222 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227256
Common Names
- Leucocroton moncadae
- Moncadae Leucocroton
- Moncada's Leucocroton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucocroton moncadae (also called Moncada's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 15 cm long, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leucocroton moncadae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a food source in some parts of South America.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucocroton moncadae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucocroton moncadae 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 moncadae
Leucocroton moncadae is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Leucocroton moncadae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucocroton moncadae?
Leucocroton moncadae
What are the common names of Leucocroton moncadae?
Moncada's Leucocroton
What is the natural habitat of Leucocroton moncadae?
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-111974: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.