Croton scouleri Hook. f.

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Description

Croton scouleri (also called Western Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to western North America. It typically grows up to 3 m (10 ft) tall, and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral, and along streams and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Croton scouleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Croton scouleri var. brevifolius (Andersson) Müll.Arg.
Croton scouleri var. scouleri
Croton scouleri var. darwinii G.L.Webster
Croton scouleri var. grandifolius Müll.Arg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Croton scouleri has small, yellow flowers that produce small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, pointed leaves.

Cultivation and Propagation

Croton scouleri can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a section of stem and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss. The stem should be kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Croton scouleri

Croton scouleri is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Croton scouleri (Scouler's Croton, Pacific Croton, Pacific Rush-Fruited Croton) - Uses, Benefits & Care (selinawamucii.com)

 

 

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