Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
imbricatus
ID:
835888

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.R.Lima & Pirani

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 122 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835223

Common Names

  • Croton imbricatus
  • Imbricate Croton
  • Imbricate Spurge

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Description

Croton imbricatus (also called 'Imbricate Croton' and 'Imbricate Croton Plant', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-flowered shrub with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Croton imbricatus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton imbricatus has small, yellow flowers with a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton imbricatus is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Croton imbricatus

Croton imbricatus is native to the tropical rainforests 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-372446: Based on the initial data import
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Leticia Ribes de Lima (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Lima' in the authors string.