Croton flavens
Croton flavens, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacology and therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Croton flavens
- 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 and is specifically identified by 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 is known by various names depending on the region and language, such as クロトン・フラベンス in Japanese and Walishali in Pashto. In French-speaking contexts, it is referred to by several different common names, including Croton albidus, Croton balsamifer, and Croton lamarckianus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | クロトン・フラベンス | Wikidata |
| pap | Walishali | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton albidus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton balsamifer | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton lamarckianus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton leprosus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton mauralis | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton mucronatus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton padifolius | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton portoricensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several islands within the Caribbean region. Its documented range includes the coastal and inland areas of Aruba. It is also commonly found throughout the various archipelagos of the Bahamas. Furthermore, the species is native to the large islands of Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Finally, its distribution extends to the diverse landscapes found in Haiti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Aruba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Southwest Caribbean | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton flavens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salutaridine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salutaridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |