Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
subpeltatus
ID:
227936

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 11: 5 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227266



Common Names

  • Leucocroton subpeltatus
  • Subpeltatus Leucocroton
  • Subpeltate Leucocroton


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Synonyms

  • Lasiocroton subpeltatus Urb. [unknown]
  • Lasiocroton subpeltatus epeltatus Urb. [unknown]
  • Leucocroton subpeltatus epeltatus (Urb.) Alain [unknown]

Description

Leucocroton subpeltatus (also called Subpeltate 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 subpeltate, up to 15 cm long, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leucocroton subpeltatus 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 subpeltatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucocroton subpeltatus can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil, full sun, and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Leucocroton subpeltatus

Leucocroton subpeltatus is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.

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Euphorbiaceae

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-111984: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.