Croton argenteus
Silver July Croton
Also known as: Cicca argentea (L.) Kuntze +18 more
- Cicca argentea (L.) Kuntze
- Cicca montevidensis (Klotzsch ex Baill.) Kuntze
- Cieca argentea (L.) Kuntze
- Cieca montevidensis (Klotzsch ex Baill.) Kuntze
- Croton atwoodianus F.Seym.
- Croton integer (Chodat) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts
- Heterochlamys quinquenervia Turcz.
- Heterochlamys quinquinervis Turcz.
- Julocroton argenteus (L.) Didr.
- Julocroton argenteus var. managuensis Ram.Goyena
- Julocroton camporum Chodat & Hassl.
- Julocroton elaeagnoides S.Moore
- Julocroton integer Chodat
- Julocroton integer f. parvifolia Chodat & Hassl.
- Julocroton linearifolius (Chodat & Hassl.) Croizat
- Julocroton montevidensis Klotzsch ex Baill.
- Julocroton montevidensis var. elata Chodat & Hassl.
- Julocroton montevidensis var. genuinus Müll.Arg.
- Julocroton montevidensis var. glabra Herter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Croton argenteus (commonly known as Silver july croton) is an annual or shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Chile Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
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)
Texas