Croton pycnocephalus

This shrub can be distinguished by the indument of stipitate stellate trichomes distributed throughout the plant, small leaves (up to 1.5 cm long), and staminate petals that are twice the size of the sepals. Due to its small leaves and twice bifid styles, C. pycnocephalus is commonly confused with C. serpyllifolius and C. chamaepitis, however, several vegetative characteristics distinguish it from both species (Table 1). The species belongs to section Lamprocroton subsect. Argentini (van Ee & Berry 2011).

Phenology: — Flowering and fruiting from October to February, and April to June.