Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The genus croton, established by linnaeus in 1737, is extensive, 625 species being recognized in the index kewensis. Its seeds are excellent food for a variety of birds, so if dove or quail are a priority, consider that before controlling woolly croton. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 49814 with original publication details.
The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 49814 with. A bioguided fractionation of the nhexane, chloroform, nbutanol. Native to malaysia and the pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m 20 feet. Essential oils composition of croton species from the amazon. The plants database includes the following 50 species of croton. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to europeans by georg eberhard rumphius. Identification of minor secondary metabolites from the latex of. The essential oils of leaves and twigs from the euphorbiaceous croton draconoides, c.
Plant database entry for pineland croton croton linearis with one image, one comment, and 37 data details. We have a number of herbaceous species in this country, but none of any economic importance. Crotons grow 3 to 6 feet tall, so prune them to encourage shrubbiness. Traditionally, the red sap, popularly known as dragon. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Croton lechleri is a new chemotherapeutic agent, lets evaluate its medicinal properties.
This is the alphabetical list of species belonging to the genus croton. Croton hybrids plant nursery for wholesale delivery. Take 4 to 6inch tip cuttings, cutting below a growth nodule. Euphorbiaceae article pdf available in acta botanica brasilica 41. Pdf the essential oils of leaves and twigs from the euphorbiaceous croton draconoides, c. The shiny leaves of the croton are heavily marbled in red, yellow, orange, white, and green, all often on the same plant. Type of croton oblongifolius delile family euphorbiaceae. But these plants have a drawbacktheyre difficult to please indoors. Crotons were first introduced into north america by the henry a dreer nursery around 1870 in philadelphia, pa. Croton scale in south florida phalacrococcus howertoni doug caldwell, ph.
Trees or shrubs, rarely subshrubs, monoecious or more rarely dioecious. Use these convenient icons to share this page on various social media platforms. Dragons blood is a darkred sap produced by species from the genus croton euphorbiaceae, which has been used as a famous traditional medicine since ancient times in many countries, with scarce data about its safe use in humans. Croton draconoides, alcaloides, accion cicatrizante, liofilizacion. Codiaeum variegatum croton page 3 october 1999 figure 3. Leaf colours, mostly resulting from anthocyanin in the. Croton draconoides in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Croton is an extensive flowering plant genus in the spurge family, euphorbiaceae. Croton scale in south florida phalacrococcus howertoni. Woolly croton doveweed, goatweed is a warmseason annual with erect growth form and is covered with dense hairs. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf taxonomic aspects and geographic distribution of julocroton mart.
Second, when chlorine is added to croton water, for purposes of disinfection, it results in the. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The aim of this study was to identify the minor secondary metabolites and test the antioxidant activity of this sustance. In their native habitats, crotons like humid, warm conditions with dappled light and plentiful water. On a late spring day in kern county i followed this zebratailed lizard around its sandy wash habitat. Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants.
There are many croton species and this may be the largest. Most parts of the plant are employed in the treatment of various conditions, but it is especially valued for ridding the body of parasites and toxins, and for dealing with skin problems. Long spikes of creamcolored flowers to 25 cm in length. Magnoflorine and phenolic derivatives from the leaves of. Pdf taxonomic aspects and geographic distribution of. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Paganetto 4 1 catgroup centro analisi territoriali, copparo, ferrara, italy 2 department of biochemistry and molecular biology, ferrara, italy 3 department of natural. To propagate a croton plant, use a stem cutting that is 34 inches long and has 3 to 5 leaves. Pdf essential oils composition of croton species from the amazon. Croton, also called variegated laurel, codiaeum variegatum, colourfulleaved plant of the spurge family euphorbiaceae. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Most zebratails run away as fast as they can, but this one seemed curious of the large hairless ape with a funny hat crawling on its knees and only ran a short distance then stopped, allowing me to. While mostly priced for its foliage, this plant does on occasion produce flowers.
In this research, we studied genotoxicity and clastogenicity of croton palanostigma sap using the comet assay and micronucleus test. Western zebratailed lizard callisaurus draconoides. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to codiaeum variegatum. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Euphorbiaceae find, read and cite all the research you. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of croton draconoides mull.
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed may 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Becomes a large forest tree with horizontal layers of branches. Croton dolichostachyus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Commercial landscape horticulture extension, collier county helping you beautify your landscape and protect the environment naples daily news october 11, 2008 updated june 20 adult females coat the petioles and twigs and. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Croton callistanthus croizat from the plant list croton draco subsp.
Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Croton wtp project is designed so as to allow the city to consistently treat and convey 290 mgd of croton water to the distribution system. Millera a center for cardio vascular sciences and department of pediatrics, albany medical college, 47 new scotland a enue mc 8, albany, ny 12208. The alkaloid magnoflorine 1, has been isolated for the first time from croton xalapensis euphorbiaceae, in addition two phenylpropenols derivates, 3,4dimethoxyecinnamyl alcohol 2 and 3,4dimethoxy5hydroxyecinnamyl alcohol 3, 3,4,5trimethoxycinnamic acid 4, gallic acid 5, methyl gallate 6 and 3,4dihydroxybenzoic acid 7 have been also found. Croton codiaeum variegatum aucubifolia in the crotons. Evaluation of the mutagenic, antimutagenic and antiproliferative. Learn about our croton hybrids varieties and contact us at 3527359696 to order. When i saw the tropical croton petra plant for the first time, i was amazed by a variety of its leaf types and colors. Evaluation of the mutagenic, antimutagenic and antiproliferative potential of croton lechleri muell. Identification of minor secondary metabolites from the latex. Even florist will cut the leaves to put in flower arrangements as they are very tough. The upper side is green and the lower side is silvery with minute star. This beauty has twisted leaves with multiple colors of fall.
Pdf traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology of croton. Plant your cutting in moist sand or perlite and sphagnum peat moss, then tie a large. Dragons blood croton palanostigma induces genotoxic. Plant database entry for croton codiaeum variegatum aucubifolia with 23 data details. In total, 101 volatile constituents were identified, comprising an average of 90% of the oil, mostly made up of mono and sesquiterpenes. Tap the cutting in powdered charcoal or lay it on newspaper to allow the sap to dry. Each cluster of flowers along the spike represent many very small flowers. Crotons university of florida, institute of food and. Croton draconoides, alkaloids, healing action, lyoplhilization, cream, latex. Medicinal although somewhat toxic, broadleaved croton is widely used in traditional african medicine. Dip the cut end of the cutting in an offtheshelf rooting hormone and plant them in a small pot. The croton codiaeum variegatum appears to have it all. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Croton comes in a combination of green, yellow, white, orange, pink, or even purple.
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