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TransPecos croton
Scientific Name: Croton sancti-lazari
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Croton sancti-lazari
Also known as Trans-Pecos croton, Croton sancti-lazari is a perennial subshrub or shrub belonging to the plant family Euphorbiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croton sancti-lazari Croizat
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Order: Euphorbiales
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Genus: Croton
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Croton bigbendensis B.L. Turner (described as closely related to C. dioicus)
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
- It is also noted to occur in the Trans-Pecos Mountains and Basins.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Croton sancti-lazari is a perennial plant with a growth habit described as a subshrub or shrub.
- In summer, the foliage may assume a purplish-red coloring.
- It is an evergreen plant, retaining its leaves throughout the year.
Ecological Role
- Croton sancti-lazari is sometimes mentioned in the context of invading plants in the Trans Pecos region of Texas.
Further Information
- Information can be found on Discover Life's page regarding the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- The British Database of World Flora and Fauna includes taxonomic information.
- Dave's Garden has information, although its database entry for Croton sancti-lazari is currently incomplete.