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Purgierkroton

Croton tiglium

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Laos and Taiwan.

🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish croton
French croton cathartique
German Purgierkroton
Portuguese crotone

Similar Species in Croton

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Kaskarillabaum
Croton eluteria
Data Deficient
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purging croton
Croton laevigatus
Least Concern
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Silver july croton
Croton argenteus
Not Evaluated
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Black Sage
Croton betulinus
Not Evaluated
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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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Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
Least Concern
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Beach-tea
Croton punctatus
Least Concern
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Euphorbiaceae
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Croton
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Croton — 18 Species

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Kaskarillabaum
Croton eluteria
DD
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Purgierkroton
Croton tiglium
LC
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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 🐾
Rough-leaved Croton
Croton menyharthii
LC 🐾
balsam
Croton flavens
LC 🐾
Chittagong Croton
Croton chittagongensis
CR 🐾
Wild Marrow
Croton astroites
LC 🐾
mutundu
Croton macrostachyus
LC 🐾
Tropic croton
Croton glandulosus
NE 🐾
Roadside croton
Croton trinitatis
NE 🐾
woolly croton
Croton capitatus
NE 🐾
large fever berry
Croton megalobotrys
LC 🐾
Beach-tea
Croton punctatus
LC
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