Croton urticifolius Lam.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Euphorbiaceae > Croton

Characteristics

A monoecious deciduous shrub.
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Growth form shrub
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality monoecy
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Distribution

Croton urticifolius world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and Brazil

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71026-2
WFO ID wfo-0000932644
COL ID ZRCJ
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Synonyms

Barhamia multispicata Barhamia urticifolia Oxydectes urticifolia Calypteriopetalon brasiliensis Croton multispicatus Croton urticifolius Ocalia lantanifolia Oxydectes bahiensis Croton bahiensis Croton floribundus Croton urticifolius var. accedens Croton urticifolius var. bahiensis Croton urticifolius var. intermedius Croton urticifolius var. stipularis Croton urticifolius var. urticifolius Croton urticifolius var. genuinus