Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mayanus
ID:
809033

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.León & H.F.M.Vester

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 505 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808367

Common Names

  • Croton mayanus
  • Maya Croton
  • Croton

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Description

Croton mayanus (also called 'Maya Croton', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with leathery, oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton mayanus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton mayanus has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The fruits are ovoid and covered with short, soft hairs. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton mayanus is a species of plant native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Croton mayanus

Croton mayanus is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Croton mayanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton mayanus?

Croton mayanus

What is the natural habitat of Croton mayanus?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What is the flower color of Croton mayanus?

Yellow

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-346592: Based on the initial data import
Bernardino Leonardo León Enriquez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.León' in the authors string.
Henricus Franciscus M. Vester: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.M.Vester' in the authors string.