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false croton
Scientific Name: Caperonia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Caperonia: The False Croton
Caperonia, commonly known as False Croton, is a genus of plants belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. This genus was first described in 1825.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some species of Caperonia are "hairy-itchy," which could be a potential irritant to pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that some species of Caperonia are "hairy-itchy," which could be a potential irritant to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caperonia A. St.-Hil.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus (and species for specific plants like Caperonia castaneifolia)
- Synonyms: The text suggests "Mexican-weed" as a synonym for Chestnutleaf False Croton.
- Common Names: False Croton, Chestnutleaf False Croton, Mexican-weed.
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Caperonia is native to tropical and subtropical regions, specifically tropical America and tropical Africa.
Morphological Characteristics
- Croton pseudopulchellus, related through its common name, False Croton, is usually a perennial shrub, growing up to 4 meters tall.
- Some species are described as "hairy-itchy."
Ecological Role
- Caperonia (False Croton) is described as an "unpleasant perennial weed." This implies it can be invasive or difficult to manage in certain environments.
Quirky Facts
- The epithet "pseudopulchellus" means "the false Croton pulchellus," suggesting a resemblance to another plant species.
- Some species of Caperonia are described as "easy to overlook," despite being weedy.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Caperonia castaneifolia.
- BioLib.cz has a page dedicated to Caperonia with the ID 105792.