Croton atrorufus
Also known as: Oxydectes atrorufa (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Oxydectes atrorufa (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Croton atrorufus is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central