Croton leonis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonis
ID:
837913
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Croizat) B.W.van Ee & P.E.Berry
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 74: 159 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837248
Common Names
- Croton leonis
- Leonis Croton
- Leonis Croton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton leonis (also called Leon's Croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Peru and is found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Croton leonis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croton leonis has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton leonis is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Croton leonis
Croton leonis is found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Croton leonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton leonis?
Croton leonis
Where is Croton leonis found?
Croton leonis is found in Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Croton leonis?
Croton leonis is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.
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-374573: 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.
Benjamin William van Ee (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.W.van Ee' in the authors string.