Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laceratoglandulosus
ID:
835951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caruzo & Cordeiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 493 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835286

Common Names

  • Croton Laceratoglandulosus
  • Laceratoglandulosus Croton
  • Rough-Glandular Croton

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Description

Croton laceratoglandulosus (also called 'Lacerate-glandular Croton', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Croton laceratoglandulosus is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croton laceratoglandulosus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton laceratoglandulosus is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to protect the plant from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.

Where to Find Croton laceratoglandulosus

Croton laceratoglandulosus is found in the tropical rainforests of 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-372510: Based on the initial data import
Inês Cordeiro (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordeiro' in the authors string.
Maria Beatriz Rossi Caruzo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caruzo' in the authors string.