Croton corinthius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corinthius
ID:
365189
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poveda & J.A.González
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 8: 7 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364521
Common Names
- Croton corinthius
- Corinthian Croton
- Corinthian croton shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton corinthius (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 corinthius 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 corinthius 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton corinthius is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Croton corinthius
Croton corinthius is native to the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Croton corinthius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton corinthius?
Croton corinthius
What is the common name of Croton corinthius?
Corinthian Croton
What is the natural habitat of Croton corinthius?
Dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region
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-234983: Based on the initial data import
Luis J. Poveda (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poveda' in the authors string.
José A. González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.González' in the authors string.