Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton paraguayensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellowish-green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire, typical of Cerrado woody species adapted to periodic burning.