Croton celtidifolius
Croton celtidifolius, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Croton celtidifolius
- 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. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Croton, which includes the species Croton celtidifolius.
| 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 celtidifoilius, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is identified by the names Croton cynanchicus, Croton oreophilus, and Croton sanguis-draconis, as well as the name Oxydectes celtidifolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton cynanchicus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton oreophilus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton sanguis-draconis | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes celtidifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of Brazil. Specifically, its natural range encompasses the diverse landscapes of Brazil West-Central. It is also found growing throughout the various territories of Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the environmental zones of Brazil Southeast. Finally, the geographical distribution of this medicinal plant includes the areas of Brazil South.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton celtidifolius, possesses various anatomical structures that contribute to its traditional medicinal value, with the bark being a particularly significant component. The bark is often harvested for its specific phytochemical properties, which are utilized in various folk remedies to treat different ailments. Beyond the bark, the overall morphology of the plant includes its distinct leaves and woody stem, which together characterize its biological profile and support its various therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton celtidifolius has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, gallocatechin, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton celtidifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |