Croton spruceanus
Also known as: Croton calycularis Huber +1 more
- Croton calycularis Huber
- Oxydectes spruceana (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Croton spruceanus is a shrub or tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Croton, which contains over 1100 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela