Croton olivaceus
Also known as: Oxydectes olivacea (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Oxydectes olivacea (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Croton olivaceus
Originating in South America, Croton olivaceus is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Peru