Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bigbendensis
ID:
365185

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 79 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364517

Common Names

  • Croton bigbendensis
  • Big Bend Croton
  • Big bend croton shrub

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Description

Croton bigbendensis (also called Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers dry forests and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Croton bigbendensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton bigbendensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton bigbendensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Croton bigbendensis

Croton bigbendensis is native to the Big Bend region of Texas, where it is found in rocky limestone canyons and on hillsides.

Croton bigbendensis FAQ

What is the common name of Croton bigbendensis?

Big Bend Croton

What is the scientific name of Big Bend Croton?

Croton bigbendensis

What is the habitat of Big Bend Croton?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods and fields

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-234982: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.