Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton megalobotrys

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates seasonal flooding

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in riverine environments