Leucocroton virens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
227937
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Nachr. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Georg-Augusts-Univ. 1: 175 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227267
Common Names
- Leucocroton virens
- Virens Leucocroton
- Green Leucocroton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucocroton virens (also called Green 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 virens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leucocroton virens var. virensFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leucocroton virens 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 virens 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 virens
Leucocroton virens is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.
Leucocroton virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucocroton virens?
Leucocroton virens
What is the common name of Leucocroton virens?
Leucocroton virens
What is the family of Leucocroton virens?
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-111985: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.