Croton kongensis
Croton kongensis, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional ethnobotanical practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Researchers are increasingly exploring its phytochemical properties to unlock potential therapeutic applications in treating various inflammatory and infectious ailments.
- Scientific name: Croton kongensis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Croton kongensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, Croton kongensis, is known by various common names depending on the language and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 越南巴豆, 银针巴豆, and 鸡骨香. Additionally, in French, it is identified as Croton tonkinensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 越南巴豆 | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton tonkinensis | Wikidata |
| zh | 银针巴豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡骨香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it can be found within the South-Central regions as well as on the island of Hainan. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, where it is native to Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Myanmar. Finally, its presence is also confirmed in the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton kongensis, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its leaves. These leaves serve as the main therapeutic component, often being prepared in various ways to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton kongensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ent-8,9-seco-7alpha,11beta-diacetoxykaura-8(14),16-dien-9,15-dione, ent-8,9-seco-7alpha-hydroxy-11beta-acetoxykaura-8(14),16-dien-9,15-dione, ent-8,9-seco-8,14-epoxy-7alpha-hydroxy-11beta-acetoxy-16-kauren-9,15-dione.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ent-8,9-seco-7alpha,11beta-diacetoxykaura-8(14),16-dien-9,15-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-8,9-seco-7alpha-hydroxy-11beta-acetoxykaura-8(14),16-dien-9,15-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ent-8,9-seco-8,14-epoxy-7alpha-hydroxy-11beta-acetoxy-16-kauren-9,15-dione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton kongensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton kongensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Triple-negative breast cancer, antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |