Croton petraeus
Also known as: Croton petraeus var. oblongifolius Müll.Arg. +2 more
- Croton petraeus var. oblongifolius Müll.Arg.
- Croton petraeus var. ovatus Müll.Arg.
- Oxydectes petraea (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Croton petraeus is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring 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 Southeast