Chrozophora tinctoria
Dyer's Litmus, Dyer's Croton
Other regional names: Giradol +3 more
- Giradol
- Southern Chrozophora
- Turn Sole
- Turnsole
Also known as: Chrozophora cordifolia Pazij +18 more
- Chrozophora cordifolia Pazij
- Chrozophora glabrata (Heldr.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Chrozophora hierosolymitana Spreng.
- Chrozophora integrifolia Bunge
- Chrozophora lepidocarpa Pazij
- Chrozophora obliqua (Vahl) A.Juss., 1824
- Chrozophora obliqua var. hierosolymitana (Spreng.) Duthie
- Chrozophora sieberi C.Presl
- Chrozophora subplicata (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) Raf.
- Chrozophora tinctoria f. brachypetala Müll.Arg.
- Chrozophora tinctoria subsp. obliqua (Vahl) O.Bolòs & Vigo
- Chrozophora tinctoria var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Chrozophora tinctoria var. glabrata Heldr.
- Chrozophora tinctoria var. hierosolymitana (Spreng.) Müll.Arg.
- Chrozophora tinctoria var. subplicata Müll.Arg.
- Chrozophora tinctoria var. verbascifolia (Willd.) Müll.Arg.
- Chrozophora verbascifolia (Willd.) A.Juss. ex Spreng.
- Chrozophora verbascifolia (Willd.) A.Juss., 1824
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Chrozophora tinctoria (commonly known as Dyer's Litmus or Dyer's-Croton) is an annual within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Germany, Maryland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia