Leucocroton saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
227934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 13 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227264
Common Names
- Leucocroton saxicola
- Saxicola Leucocroton
- Rock-dwelling Leucocroton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucocroton saxicola (also called Rock-dwelling 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 rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leucocroton saxicola 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 saxicola 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 saxicola 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 saxicola
Leucocroton saxicola is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.
Leucocroton saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucocroton saxicola?
Leucocroton saxicola
What is the common name of Leucocroton saxicola?
Leucocroton saxicola
What is the family of Leucocroton saxicola?
Euphorbiaceae
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-111982: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.