Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chodatii
ID:
835762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Croizat) P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 45: 238 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835097

Common Names

  • Croton chodatii
  • Chodat's Croton
  • Croton Chodatii

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Description

Croton chodatii (also called Chodat's Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the humid forests of the Caribbean. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton chodatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton chodatii has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton chodatii can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Croton chodatii

Croton chodatii is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Croton chodatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton chodatii?

Croton chodatii

What is the common name of Croton chodatii?

Croton

What is the natural habitat of Croton chodatii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-372302: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.