Croton floccosus
Croton floccosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Croton floccosus, scientifically known as Croton floccosus, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Croton floccosusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Croton.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Croton |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is recognized for its specific and limited range within the natural world. Its primary geographical distribution is centered in the region of Western South America. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the borders of Ecuador. This localized presence indicates that the plant is highly adapted to the unique environmental conditions of this area. Consequently, its occurrence remains a significant feature of the Ecuadorian landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Croton floccosus is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of 15 meters. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting a terrestrial habit rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. As a self-supporting species, it does not possess the climbing characteristics of a liana or vine, nor is it an obligatory or facultative climber; instead, it maintains a sturdy, self-supporting structure throughout its development.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height max:
- 15 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Croton floccosus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- F1000Research
Chemicals
Croton floccosus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- F1000Research
Phenols
- F1000Research
Saponins
- F1000Research
Tannins
- F1000Research