Croton cuneatus
Croton cuneatus, commonly known as the wedge-leaf croton, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its distinct leaf shape, this species possesses diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, showcasing the profound botanical richness of tropical ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Croton cuneatus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, 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 cuneatus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the regional or historical botanical classification used. In certain contexts, it is identified by the names Croton kaieteuri, Croton monachinoensis, and Croton surinamensis. Additionally, under alternative taxonomic frameworks, it has been documented as Macrocroton cuneatus and Macrocroton surinamensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton kaieteuri | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton monachinoensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton surinamensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Macrocroton cuneatus | Wikidata |
| fr | Macrocroton surinamensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes cuneata | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes surinamensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. It also inhabits various regions throughout Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, its distribution extends into Bolivia. Consequently, these specific countries define the known geographical footprint of Croton cunatus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Croton cuneatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |