Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
zeylanicus
ID:
265021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 723 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264353



Common Names

  • Paracroton zeylanicus
  • Zeylanicus Paracroton
  • Zeylanicus Paracroton Tree


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Synonyms

  • Ostodes minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ostodes zeylanica minor (Thwaites) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Tritaxis zeylanica Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Desmostemon zeylanicus minor Thwaites [unknown]
  • Fahrenheitia minor (Thwaites) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Triaxis zeylanicus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Paracroton zeylanicus (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanicus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paracroton zeylanicus 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 zeylanicus is a shrub native to Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Paracroton zeylanicus

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

Paracroton zeylanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracroton zeylanicus?

Paracroton zeylanicus

What is the common name of Paracroton zeylanicus?

Ceylon croton

What type of plant is Paracroton zeylanicus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147435: Based on the initial data import
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.