Croton blanchetianus
Croton blanchetiaanus, commonly known as "hierba de San Juan" in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Mexico. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and digestive discomfort, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Croton blanchetianus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by 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 blanchetiaanus, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is referred to by the names Croton persicaria, Oxydectes blanchetiana, and Croton micranthus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton persicaria | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes blanchetiana | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton micranthus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the borders of Brazil. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of the Brazil Northeast region. Additionally, the species is also present throughout the Brazil Southeast area. These two distinct regions represent the primary locations where the plant is naturally situated. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these specific parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton blanchetianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene D, terpinolene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton blanchetianus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorders, headache, pain, rheumatism, ticks.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ticks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |