Croton mexicanus
Also known as: Croton mexicanus var. glabrescens Müll.Arg. +3 more
- Croton mexicanus var. glabrescens Müll.Arg.
- Croton mexicanus var. glandulosus Müll.Arg.
- Croton mexicanus var. subintegrifolius Müll.Arg.
- Oxydectes mexicana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Croton mexicanus is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to North America and 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
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest