Spurge family: cassava & rubber
Hairy Croton
Croton hirtus L'Hér.
Names
| English | Hairy Croton |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 硬毛巴豆 |
| Scientific name | Croton hirtus L'Hér. |
About this species
Croton hirtus, the hairy croton, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an annual herb native to regions from Mexico to tropical Argentina, occurring mainly in wet tropical biomes. The species has also been introduced to parts of Asia and Africa, and is known for its traditional medicinal uses.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Croton |
In Suriname
42Records in Suriname
1iNaturalist observations
1838First record
2023Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini9
- Paramaribo5
- Brokopondo2
- Marowijne1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
