About Croton laccifer
Croton laccifer (Croton laccifer) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in shola forests bodering grasslands and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-August. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Croton laccifer
- Genus
- Croton
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Shola forests bodering grasslands and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Siam
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- തേപ്പാടി
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Croton laccifer belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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