Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
thomasii
ID:
917977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riina & P.E.Berry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea 65: 102 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917312

Common Names

  • Croton Thomasii
  • Thomasii Croton
  • Thomasii Plant

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Description

Croton thomasii (also called Thomas' Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in open areas and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Croton thomasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton thomasii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croton thomasii is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept consistently moist until germination.

Where to Find Croton thomasii

Croton thomasii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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-462642: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Ricarda Riina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riina' in the authors string.