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scented croton
Scientific Name: Croton suaveolens
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
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