Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
revolutus
ID:
837930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) B.W.van Ee & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 74: 159 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837265

Common Names

  • Croton revolutus
  • Revolutus Croton
  • Revolutus Croton

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Description

Croton revolutus (also called Silver Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with thick, leathery leaves that are usually silver-green in color. It is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Croton revolutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton revolutus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton revolutus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Croton revolutus

Croton revolutus is found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Croton revolutus FAQ

What is the common name of Croton revolutus?

Revolutus

What is the natural habitat of Croton revolutus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Croton revolutus?

Croton revolutus

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-374590: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' 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.