Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton leuconeurus subsp. mossambicensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire. Common in fire-prone African savannas and miombo woodlands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily at warm temperatures. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI