Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pendulus
ID:
265017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 382 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264349



Common Names

  • Paracroton pendulus
  • Pendulus Paracroton
  • Pendulus Paracroton Tree


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Synonyms

  • Ostodes pendula (Hassk.) A.Meeuse [unknown]
  • Croton pendulus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Fahrenheitia collina Rchb.f. & Zoll. [unknown]
  • Fahrenheitia pendula (Hassk.) Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Paracroton pendulus (also called Pendulous Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Paracroton pendulus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paracroton pendulus sub. pendulus
Paracroton pendulus sub. zeylanicus (Thwaites) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paracroton pendulus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long stem and a single, small, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracroton pendulus is a shrub native to Africa. It prefers warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C) and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Paracroton pendulus

Paracroton pendulus is native to Madagascar and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Antsiranana and Toamasina.

Paracroton pendulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracroton pendulus?

Paracroton pendulus

What is the common name of Paracroton pendulus?

Pendulous croton

What type of plant is Paracroton pendulus?

Shrub

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,