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scented croton

Scientific Name: Croton suaveolens

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Croton suaveolens

Also known as Scented Croton, Croton suaveolens is a plant that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Croton suaveolens belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Croton suaveolens Torr.
  • Common Name: Scented Croton
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: CRSU7
  • Group: Dicot
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 28290
  • Related ITIS Name: Croton suaveolens Torr. (TSN 28290)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Croton suaveolens is described as a subshrub or shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • Berlandier Croton is a strong-scented, small shrub with oval leaves and light brown to pale gray bark.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Information about the distribution and habitat can be found on Discover Life's page.

Interactions with other Organisms

  • Croton macrostachyus is a deciduous tree 3-25 m high, although more commonly Flowers creamy to yellow-white, sweetly scented, to 3 mm long, dioecious.
  • FLOWERS: Creamy yellow, sweet scented in erect spikes to 25 cm, all over the tree.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA (mentioned in relation to Croton suaveolens Torr. scented croton).
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden