About Croton hirtus
Croton hirtus, the hairy croton, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an annual herb native to regions from Mexico to tropical Argentina, occurring mainly in wet tropical biomes. The species has also been introduced to parts of Asia and Africa, and is known for its traditional medicinal uses.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Croton hirtus
- Genus
- Croton
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands
- Distribution
- India, West Indies, Central and South America and Tropical Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
Botanical family
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Croton hirtus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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