Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
integerrimus
ID:
308105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 85 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307437



Common Names

  • Sclerocroton Integerrimus
  • Toothed Sclerocroton
  • Toothed Sclerocroton Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sapium armatum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sapium integerrimum (Hochst. ex Krauss) J.Léonard [unknown]
  • Sapium reticulatum Pax [unknown]
  • Sclerocroton reticulatus Hochst. [unknown]
  • Stillingia integerrima Baill. [unknown]
  • Tragia integerrima Hochst. [unknown]
  • Tragia natalensis Hochst. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria hochstetteriana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria integerrima Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria reticulata Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Sclerocroton integerrimus (also called Entire-Leaved Sclerocroton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a common species in the understory of tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocroton integerrimus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used for furniture, construction, and carving. The leaves are used for animal fodder and the fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocroton integerrimus has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have linear to oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocroton integerrimus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sclerocroton integerrimus

Sclerocroton integerrimus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sclerocroton integerrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocroton integerrimus?

Sclerocroton integerrimus

What are the common names for Sclerocroton integerrimus?

Sharp-leaved croton

What is the growth rate of Sclerocroton integerrimus?

Slow to moderate

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,