Croton microcarpus
Money Croton
Also known as: Croton galeottianus Baill. +3 more
- Croton galeottianus Baill.
- Croton nummulariifolius A.Rich.
- Croton serpylloides Griseb.
- Oxydectes nummulariifolia (A.Rich.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Croton microcarpus (commonly known as Money Croton) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Croton genus, encompassing over 1100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico