Croton cajucara Benth.

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1965. The Botany of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12 (3): 1-285.

  • Family

    Euphorbiaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Croton cajucara Benth.

  • Type

    Type. "On the Lago de Quiriquiry near Obidos," Para, Brazil, and Müll. Arg. adds: ''Spruce 195 in hb. Hooker" (photo NY).

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Shrub 10-15 ft high. In addition to the State of Para, known also from Maranhao and Mato Grosso, Brazil.

  • Discussion

    Vernacular name: Cajucara.

  • Distribution

    Distribution. Shrub 10-15 ft high. In addition to the State of Para, known also from Maranhao and Mato Grosso, Brazil.

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