Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry)
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) with thin stems and oval, pointed green leaves clustered together.
Botanical name: Croton sylvaticus
Common names: Forest Fever Berry, Woodland Croton
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineLarge bushy shrub or a small size tree with dense, light green, fine foliage. It has been used medicinally in South East Asia for ages. The root of the plant is a remedy for indigestion whereas the bark is used for chest problems and rheumatism. Young plants are very susceptible to damage from frosts and cold winds, and they must be sheltered against extremes for at least the first 2-3 years, wherafter they can withstand mild frosts.
If the trees are to be planted in a typically cold area, they will require a sunny, sheltered spot, preferably behind a screen, wall or in the wake of larger trees.
Similar plants: Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry)
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) foliage covered with moisture droplets on many green leaves.
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) foliage with fresh water droplets on the leaf surfaces.
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) plant with many overlapping light green, heart-shaped leaves.
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) seeds sit near a wooden ruler to indicate relative size.
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry) seeds lie scattered against a plain white background surface.
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