About Croton scabiosus
Croton scabiosus (Croton scabiosus) 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 scrub forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Croton scabiosus
- Genus
- Croton
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Scrub forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-December
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Kattu catikkay
Botanical family
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Croton scabiosus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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