Croton antisyphiliticus
Croton antisyphiliticus, commonly known as Erva-de-Santa-Maria, is a medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Renowned in traditional folk medicine, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized to treat skin infections and dermatological ailments, this plant remains a significant subject of study for its bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Croton antisyphiliticus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Croton, within which the species Croton antisyphiliticus is situated.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Croton | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Croton antisyphiliticus, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In French, it is referred to through various botanical designations including Oxydectes sellowiana, Oxydectes antisyphilitica, Ocalia sellowiana, Ocalia grandifolia, and Ocalia echiifolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Oxydectes sellowiana | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes antisyphilitica | Wikidata |
| fr | Ocalia sellowiana | Wikidata |
| fr | Ocalia grandifolia | Wikidata |
| fr | Ocalia echiifolia | Wikidata |
| fr | Ocalia cordiifolia | Wikidata |
| fr | Ocalia angustifolia | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton sellowianus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton perdicipes | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of South America. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, spanning the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions of the country. Additionally, the species extends into the Southern South American territory of Paraguay. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across diverse South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton antisyphiliticus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EKA, ent-kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, kaurenoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EKA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-kaur-16-en-18-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaurenoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton antisyphiliticus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton antisyphiliticus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neoplasia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neoplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |