Croton linearis
Croton linearis
- Native to:
- Bahamas | Cuba | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Jamaica | Turks-Caicos Is.
iNaturalist: © smalltownnaturegirl (iNaturalist #43100099)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Croton
- Species:
- Croton linearis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Io moth (Automeris io), Bartram's scrub-hairstreak (Strymon acis), 🛑Florida leafwing (Anaea floridalis), Goatweed Leafwing (Anaea andria), Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops), Tropical Leafwing (Anaea aidea)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI