Croton argyratus
Croton argyratus, commonly known as the Silver Croton, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties. Indigenous to various tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Croton argyratus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Croton.
| 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, known scientifically as Croton argylaceus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is identified by several names, including Croton avellaneus, Croton bicolor, Croton budopensis, Croton maieuticus, and Croton pilargyros.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton avellaneus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton bicolor | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton budopensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton maieuticus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton pilargyros | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton tawaoensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton zollingeri | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes argyrata | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes bicolor | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indo-China zone. Its presence can be noted throughout the diverse landscapes of Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, it inhabits the coastal environments of the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. The species also finds a significant foothold within the territory of Vietnam. Collectively, these locations highlight the specific geographical range of Croton argylophilus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton argyreus, is valued for its medicinal properties, which are primarily derived from its foliage. The leaves extract is the most significant component utilized in traditional remedies, often prepared through decoction or infusion to harness its bioactive compounds. These extracts are frequently applied or consumed to address various ailments, leveraging the specific phytochemical profile found within the plant's leaf structure.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton argyratus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include junceic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| junceic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton argyratus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |