Croton jatrophoides
Croton jatrophoides, commonly known as Jacobinia or Croton, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its striking foliage, it also possesses significant therapeutic properties. Used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions, this plant serves as a vital resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Croton jatrophoides
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Croton as Croton jatrophoides.
| 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 jatrophoides, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the Jacobinia or the Croton fern, while in Spanish, it is widely recognized as la flor de sangre or la planta de sangre. In Portuguese, it is commonly known as flor-de-sangue, and in French, it is often called la plante de sang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the diverse ecosystems of the continent. Its presence is notably recorded within the region of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the natural habitats of Tanzania. This localized distribution highlights the environmental conditions required for its survival in that area. Consequently, understanding this specific location is essential for studying its ecological role.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton jatrophoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include musidunin, musiduol, zumketol, zumsenin, zumsenol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| musidunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| musiduol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zumketol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zumsenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zumsenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |