Revision of the genus Croton ( Euphorbiaceae ) for Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia and Timor-Leste)

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Authors: L. van Duijn, H.-J. Esser, I. Pacheco, Paulo Cardoso da Silveira, P.C. van Welzen
DOI: 10.3767/blumea.2026.70.02.01
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Abstract

The Croton species ( Euphorbiaceae ) from Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia, Timor Leste) are revised. In total 16 species were recognized, 12 species for Java, and 11 for the Lesser Sunda Islands (overlapping in seven species); included are four species new to science, C . brevipetiolatus (W Java and SE Borneo), C . pseudoverticillatus (Lesser Sunda Islands: Flores), C . sumbensis (Lesser Sunda Islands: Sumba, Flores, Timor), and C . tetraglandulosus (Java). Various lectotypes are indicated.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bioactive Natural Diterpenoids Research Plant Diversity and Evolution Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Publication details

Journal / source
Blumea - Biodiversity Evolution and Biogeography of Plants
Volume
70
Issue
2
Pages
125–151
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN