Croton argentinus
Also known as: Croton argentinus var. chloropetalus Müll.Arg. +2 more
- Croton argentinus var. chloropetalus Müll.Arg.
- Oxydectes argentina (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Oxydectes argentina var. chloropetala (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Croton argentinus is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Croton is notably large, comprising more than 1100 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia