Croton wellensii
De Wild.
Euphorbiaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Croton wellensii is a tree, usually growing 12 - 25 metres tall, occasionally to 30 metres. The bole is usually 20 - 45cm in diameter, occasionally to 80cm[
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
West tropical Africa - Gabon, DR Congo.
Habitat
Secondary forests[
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- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
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Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 18.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Most Croton species are relatively indifferent to their habitat and can grow on a wide range of soils in both disturbed and undisturbed vegetation[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The whitish wood is used for making stools[
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
