Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CAPERONIA A. Saint-Hilaire, Hist. Pl. Remarq. Bresil 244. 1826.
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TYPE: Caperonia castaneifolia (Linnaeus) A. Saint-Hilaire (Croton castaneifolius Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caperonia castaneifolia | CHESTNUTLEAF FALSECROTON | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Caperonia palustris | SACATRAPO | Not Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Stems glabrescent to sparsely strigose; staminate flower petals 2-2.3 mm long, well exserted from calyx
1. Stems moderately to densely hirsute with erect gland-tipped hairs, also strigose; staminate flower petals ca. 1.4 mm long, not exserted or only slightly from calyx