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purging croton

Croton laevigatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Malpighiales (말피기아목)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Croton
Species
Croton laevigatus (purging croton)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 光叶巴豆

Similar Species in Croton

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Beach-tea
Croton punctatus
Least Concern
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Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
Least Concern
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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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Silver july croton
Croton argenteus
Not Evaluated
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Chittagong Croton
Croton chittagongensis
Critically Endangered
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balsam
Croton flavens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Croton — 18 Species

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