Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pinnatus
ID:
1049847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049185



Common Names

  • Plagiostyles pinnatus
  • Pinnatus Plagiostyles
  • Pinnatus Croton


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Uses & Benefits

Plagiostyles pinnatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plagiostyles pinnatus are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiostyles pinnatus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Plagiostyles pinnatus

Plagiostyles pinnatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Plagiostyles genus

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 tro-12804257: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.