Croton ruizianus
Also known as: Croton ruizianus var. cordatus Müll.Arg. +4 more
- Croton ruizianus var. cordatus Müll.Arg.
- Croton ruizianus var. ovatus Müll.Arg.
- Oxydectes ruiziana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Oxydectes ruiziana var. caudata Kuntze
- Oxydectes ruiziana var. obtusiuscula Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Croton ruizianus is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Croton is notably large, comprising more than 1100 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru