Croton caudatus
Croton caudatus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant contains unique bioactive compounds utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a vital resource for treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Croton caudatus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling into the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 caudatus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 卵叶巴豆 (zh), specifically identified as 卵叶巴豆 (zh-cn) in mainland China, 卵葉巴豆 (zh-tw) in Taiwan, and 卵叶巴豆 (zh-hans) in simplified Chinese contexts. Additionally, in the Malay language, it is commonly called Angguk-angguk (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 卵叶巴豆 | Wikidata |
| ms | Angguk-angguk | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 卵叶巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 卵葉巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 卵叶巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶巴豆树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 柳叶巴豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within Asia. In China, it is found throughout the South-Central regions. Its distribution extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, it can be located in the specialized ecological zone of the East Himalaya. Finally, the species is also noted to grow within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton caudatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-dodec-3-en-1-ol, henicosan-1-ol, hexatriacontan-1-ol, octacosanoic acid, tricosan-1-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-dodec-3-en-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| henicosan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexatriacontan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octacosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricosan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton caudatus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton caudatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |