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balsam

Croton flavens

Least Concern

About

The Balsam (Croton flavens) is a species in the genus Croton. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Croton
Species
Croton flavens (balsam)

Similar Species in Croton

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Kaskarillabaum
Croton eluteria
Data Deficient
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Purgierkroton
Croton tiglium
Least Concern
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Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
Least Concern
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money croton
Croton microcarpus
Least Concern
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Bonpland's croton
Croton bonplandianus
Not Evaluated
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Silver july croton
Croton argenteus
Not Evaluated
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Chittagong Croton
Croton chittagongensis
Critically Endangered
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Black Sage
Croton betulinus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of balsam?
The scientific name of balsam is Croton flavens. It belongs to the genus Croton.
What is the conservation status of balsam?
balsam (Croton flavens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does balsam live?
balsam is found in Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba.
What family does balsam belong to?
balsam (Croton flavens) belongs to the genus Croton, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is balsam endangered?
No, balsam (Croton flavens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does balsam belong to?
balsam (Croton flavens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of balsam?
The closest relatives of balsam in the genus Croton include Kaskarillabaum, Purgierkroton, purging croton, Forest Croton, Black Sage.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Croton — 18 Species

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Kaskarillabaum
Croton eluteria
DD 🐾
Purgierkroton
Croton tiglium
LC 🐾
purging croton
Croton laevigatus
LC 🐾
Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
LC 🐾
Black Sage
Croton betulinus
NE 🐾
money croton
Croton microcarpus
LC 🐾
Bonpland's croton
Croton bonplandianus
NE 🐾
Silver july croton
Croton argenteus
NE 🐾
Chittagong Croton
Croton chittagongensis
CR
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balsam
Croton flavens
LC
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large fever berry
Croton megalobotrys
LC 🐾
Wild Marrow
Croton astroites
LC 🐾
mutundu
Croton macrostachyus
LC 🐾
Tropic croton
Croton glandulosus
NE 🐾
Roadside croton
Croton trinitatis
NE 🐾
woolly croton
Croton capitatus
NE 🐾
Rough-leaved Croton
Croton menyharthii
LC 🐾
Beach-tea
Croton punctatus
LC
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