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Willdenow's croton
Scientific Name: Croton willdenowii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Willdenow's Croton: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information about Croton willdenowii, commonly known as Willdenow's Croton.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Croton willdenowii G.L. Webster
- Common Names: Willdenow's Croton, Glade Rushfoil, Outcrop Rushfoil, Broadleaf Rushfoil, Egg Leaf Rushfoil
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
- Group: Dicotyledons (Dicot)
- Synonyms:
- Crotonopsis elliptica Willd.
- Croton michauxii var. ellipticus (Willdenow) van Ee & P. E. Berry
Distribution and Habitat
- Willdenow's Croton is found in dry soils, often on tracksides and disturbed ground.
- It is considered rare and has been observed on the edges of the Pine Barrens region, such as in Cape May County.
- Specific locations mentioned include Wicomico Co., Maryland.
- It is also found in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Morphological Characteristics
- Willdenow's croton has narrow leaves covered with hairs that help prevent moisture loss.
Traditional Use
- An extract from the bark of Acacia cornigera Willdenow was used to reduce Croton oil-induced dermatitis in mice.