Croton rutilus
Also known as: Julocroton pulcher Croizat +1 more
- Julocroton pulcher Croizat
- Julocroton rutilus Chodat & Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Croton rutilus is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Paraguay