Croton dichogamus
Croton dichogamus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat diverse ailments. Its pharmacological potential offers promising avenues for developing new therapeutic agents in modern herbal medicine research.
- Scientific name: Croton dichogamus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Croton, where its species name is dichogamus.
| 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, scientifically known as Croton dichogamus, is recognized by its local common name in Rwanda, where it is referred to as Umuhuhe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| rw | Umuhuhe | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions within the tropical belt of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Rwanda. Moving toward the northern part of the continent, it can be found in Northeast Tropical Africa within Ethiopia. The species is also widely distributed throughout East Tropical Africa, spanning across Kenya and Tanzania. Finally, its range extends further into the East Tropical African region to include Uganda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton dichogamus, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The roots serve as a fundamental part of the organism, containing bioactive compounds that are often harnessed for therapeutic purposes. Specifically, root extracts are frequently studied or applied due to their concentrated chemical properties, which may offer various pharmacological benefits. Additionally, the leaf extract is another significant component, providing a different profile of phytochemicals that can be utilized in different medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root Extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton dichogamus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton dichogamus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton dichogamus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Malaria, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |