Croton hemiargyreus
Croton hemiargyreuus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. Researchers study its phytochemical properties, focusing on its potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities for developing future therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Croton hemiargyreus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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, known scientifically as Croton hemiargyreus, is identified in French by the common name Oxydectes hemiargyrea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Oxydectes hemiargyrea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the vast territory of Brazil. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the Northeast part of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing within the Southeast region of Brazil. These two distinct areas represent the main natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these specific Brazilian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton hemiargyreus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene, glaucine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |