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Forest Croton

Croton sylvaticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Guinea.

🇬🇳 Guinea

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 sylvaticus (Forest Croton)

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

Native Range — 1 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
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Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
LC
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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 🐾
balsam
Croton flavens
LC 🐾
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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