Croton mamillatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mamillatus
ID:
365239
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.I.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 391 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364571
Common Names
- Croton Mamillatus
- Mamillatus Croton
- Mamillatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croton mamillatus (also called Mamillate Croton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India and grows in tropical, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Croton mamillatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Croton mamillatus is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, white, star-shaped flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Croton mamillatus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Croton mamillatus
Croton mamillatus can be found in South America.
Croton mamillatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croton mamillatus?
Croton mamillatus
What is the growth habit of Croton mamillatus?
It is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height.
What is the native range of Croton mamillatus?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka.
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-234991: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.