Croton borbensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borbensis
ID:
917381
Status:
valid
Authors:
Secco & P.E.Berry
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 116 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916716
Common Names
- Croton borbensis
- Borb Croton
- Borbensis Croton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton borbensis (also called Borba Croton, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Croton borbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Croton borbensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton borbensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Croton borbensis
Croton borbensis can be found in the grasslands of Brazil.
Croton borbensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton borbensis?
Croton borbensis
What is the common name of Croton borbensis?
Borba Croton
What is the natural habitat of Croton borbensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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-461935: Based on the initial data import
Ricardo de Sousa Secco (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Secco' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.