Croton impressus
Puerto Rico Croton
Also known as: Croton belanseanus Urb. & Ekman
- Croton belanseanus Urb. & Ekman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Croton impressus (commonly known as Puerto Rico croton) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Croton, which contains over 1100 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico