Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
repandus
ID:
235384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottler) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 197 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234715



Common Names

  • Mallotus repandus
  • Ricinus repandus
  • Ricinus repandus var. repandus


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus chrysocarpus Pamp. [unknown]
  • Mallotus contubernalis Hance [unknown]
  • Mallotus repandus chrysocarpus (Pamp.) S.M.Hwang [unknown]
  • Mallotus repandus scabrifolius (A.Juss.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus scabrifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus scandens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rottlera scabrifolia A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Rottlera scandens Span. [unknown]
  • Trewia nudiflora dentata Susila & N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Adisca timoriana Span. [unknown]
  • Mappa scandens Pancher ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Rottlera cordifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Rottlera dicocca Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rottlera dioica Baill. [unknown]
  • Rottlera laccifera Voigt [unknown]
  • Rottlera repanda Scheff. [unknown]
  • Rottlera rhombifolia Thwaites [unknown]
  • Rottlera trinervis Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Rottlera viscida Blume [unknown]
  • Mallotus repandus megaphyllus Croizat [unknown]
  • Mallotus contubernalis chrysocarpus (Pamp.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Croton bacciferus Wall. [unknown]
  • Croton repandus Rottler [unknown]
  • Croton rhombifolius Willd. [unknown]
  • Croton volubilis Llanos [unknown]
  • Trewia nudifolia Hance [unknown]
  • Mallotus repandus repandus [unknown]

Description

Mallotus repandus (also called Chinese Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellowish-green flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallotus repandus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mallotus repandus is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallotus repandus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mallotus repandus

Mallotus repandus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Mallotus repandus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mallotus repandus?

Mallotus repandus

What is the common name of Mallotus repandus?

Repandus mallotus

What type of plant is Mallotus repandus?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Mallotus genus

Mallotus actinoneurus, Mallotus anomalus, Mallotus apelta, Mallotus atrovirens, Mallotus attenuatus, Mallotus aureopunctatus, Mallotus barbatus, Mallotus beddomei, Mallotus blumeanus, Mallotus brachythyrsus, Mallotus brevipetiolatus, Mallotus calocarpus, Mallotus cambodianus, Mallotus canii, Mallotus caudatus, Mallotus cauliflorus, Mallotus chromocarpus, Mallotus chuyenii, Mallotus claoxyloides, Mallotus concinnus, Mallotus confusus, Mallotus coudercii, Mallotus cumingii, Mallotus darbyshirei, Mallotus decipiens, Mallotus didymochryseus, Mallotus discolor, Mallotus dispar, Mallotus dispersus, Mallotus distans, Mallotus dunnii, Mallotus eberhardtii, Mallotus eriocarpus, Mallotus eximius, Mallotus ficifolius, Mallotus floribundus, Mallotus fuscescens, Mallotus garrettii, Mallotus glabriusculus, Mallotus grossedentatus, Mallotus hanheoensis, Mallotus havilandii, Mallotus hispidospinosus, Mallotus hymenophyllus, Mallotus illudens, Mallotus insularum, Mallotus intercedens, Mallotus japonicus, Mallotus khasianus, Mallotus kongkandae,

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-119060: Based on the initial data import
Johan Peter Rottler (1749-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottler' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.