Croton alainii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alainii
ID:
837943
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.W.van Ee & P.E.Berry
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 74: 158 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837278
Common Names
- Croton alainii
- Alainii Croton
- Alainii Croton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton alainii (also called Alain's Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with thick, leathery leaves that are usually green in color. It is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Croton alainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croton alainii has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton alainii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Croton alainii
Croton alainii can be found in French Guiana.
Croton alainii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton alainii?
Croton alainii
What is the common name of Croton alainii?
No common name
Where is Croton alainii found?
Croton alainii is found in Madagascar
Species in the Croton genus
Croton acutifolius, Croton aridus, Croton arlineae, Croton bigbendensis, Croton corinthius, Croton decalvatus, Croton dissectistipulatus, Croton faroensis, Croton kongkandanus, Croton mamillatus, Croton megistocarpus, Croton minimus, Croton multicaulis, Croton mutabilis, Croton poomae, Croton rarus, Croton rosarianus, Croton simulans, Croton sousae, Croton waterhouseae, Croton araracuarae, Croton gomezii, Croton jorgei, Croton nepalensis, Croton atrostellatus, Croton floccosus, Croton longibracteatus, Croton subasperrimum, Croton yangchunensis, Croton mayanus, Croton chodatii, Croton muellerianus, Croton pygmaeus, Croton imbricatus, Croton carpostellatus, Croton laceratoglandulosus, Croton balsensis, Croton leonis, Croton revolutus, Croton churutensis, Croton alainii, Croton maestrensis, Croton microcarpus, Croton campanulatus, Croton jamaicensis, Croton borbensis, Croton heptalon, Croton domatifer, Croton stellatoferrugineus, Croton thomasii,
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-374601: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Benjamin William van Ee (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.W.van Ee' in the authors string.