Croton discolor
Lechecillo
Also known as: Cascarilla discolor (Willd.) Raf. +1 more
- Cascarilla discolor (Willd.) Raf.
- Oxydectes discolor (Willd.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Croton discolor (commonly known as Lechecillo) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.
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)
Florida