Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gomezii
ID:
793970

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 8: 13 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793303

Common Names

  • Croton gomezii
  • Gomezii Croton
  • Croton of Gomezii

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Description

Croton gomezii (also called Gomez's 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 gomezii 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 gomezii has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton gomezii 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 gomezii

Croton gomezii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Croton gomezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton gomezii?

Croton gomezii

What is the common name of Croton gomezii?

Gomezii Croton

What is the natural habitat of Croton gomezii?

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-331880: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.