Croton conduplicatus
Croton conduplicatus, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, is valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making it a significant subject of interest in ethnobotanical research and studies.
- Scientific name: Croton conduplicatus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it as part of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is categorized under the family Euphorbiaceae within 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 conduplicatus, is most commonly referred to by the name Quebra-faca in Portuguese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Quebra-faca | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the Caribbean and Northern South America. Within the Caribbean, its presence is noted in the Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Venezuelan Antilles. Moving into the continental mainland, it is also found throughout Northern South America. Specifically, its range includes the country of Guyana. Finally, the species is well-documented across the diverse landscapes of Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Netherlands Antilles | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton conduplicatus, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its leaves, which are frequently utilized in traditional remedies. Furthermore, the plant is a source of essential oils (EO), which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton conduplicatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene oxide, 1,8 cineole, E-caryophyllene, camphor, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene oxide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8 cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton conduplicatus has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Analgesic, Anxiolytic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton conduplicatus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, insomnia, nociception.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |