Croton araracuarae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araracuarae
ID:
793947
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Murillo, P.E.Berry & M.V.Arbeláez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10(1): 64. 2000 [17 Apr 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793280
Common Names
- Croton araracuarae
- Araracuara Croton
- Croton of Araracuara
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton araracuarae (also called Araracuara Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Croton araracuarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croton araracuarae has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton araracuarae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Croton araracuarae
Croton araracuarae can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Croton araracuarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton araracuarae?
Croton araracuarae
What is the common name of Croton araracuarae?
Araracuarae Croton
What is the natural habitat of Croton araracuarae?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
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-331856: Based on the initial data import
José Murillo Aldana (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murillo' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
M. Victoria Arbeláez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Arbeláez' in the authors string.