Croton eluteria
Croton eluteria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (202 studies) · ★★★★★
Croton eluteria, scientifically known as Croton eluteria, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it is recognized for its bioactive compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This species plays a significant role in ethnobotanical studies and natural pharmacology.
- Family
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- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Croton eluteriaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several island nations within the Caribbean region. It can be found growing naturally in the Bahamas, spreading its presence through this archipelago. The species is also widely documented throughout the island of Cuba. Its habitat extends further into the Greater Antilles, specifically within the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Finally, the plant completes its regional range by inhabiting the diverse landscapes of Jamaica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton eluteria has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-THUJENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, BETA-ELEMENE, BETA-PINENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-ELEMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALAMENENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cascarilladiene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cascarillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-ELEMENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CALAMENENE
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Dr. Duke
Cascarilladiene
- Dr. Duke
Cascarillic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Croton eluteria has 169 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |