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Wild Marrow

Croton astroites

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 (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Croton
Species
Croton astroites (Wild Marrow)

Similar Species in Croton

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balsam
Croton flavens
Least Concern
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Beach-tea
Croton punctatus
Least Concern
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Black Sage
Croton betulinus
Not Evaluated
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Bonpland's croton
Croton bonplandianus
Not Evaluated
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Chittagong Croton
Croton chittagongensis
Critically Endangered
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Forest Croton
Croton sylvaticus
Least Concern
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large fever berry
Croton megalobotrys
Least Concern
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money croton
Croton microcarpus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Croton — 18 Species

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