Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
minimus
ID:
365249

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 392 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364581

Common Names

  • Small-Leaf Croton
  • Small-Leaved Croton
  • Small-Flowered Croton

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Description

Croton minimus (also called Dwarf Croton, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wet woods, swamps, and along stream banks. It has a rounded, spreading habit, with small, leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Croton minimus 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

Croton minimus has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton minimus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Croton minimus

Croton minimus is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Croton minimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Croton minimus?

Croton minimus

What is the common name of Croton minimus?

Smallseed croton

What is the natural habitat of Croton minimus?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets and savannas

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-234993: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.