Croton leiophyllus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tiglium cumingii
• Oxydectes leiophylla
• Croton leiophyllus var. multiflorus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation concludes with the genus Croton.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Thailand. Its distribution also extends into the Malesia zone. In this area, the species is documented in the Philippines. These locations represent the primary natural habitats for the plant.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Croton leiophyllus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems or branches. Within this classification, it exhibits specific life form nuances, functioning as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating that its height and structural complexity allow it to persist through unfavorable seasons by maintaining its vital buds on elevated, woody structures. This life strategy enables the plant to establish a stable, perennial presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated architecture to navigate environmental stresses and facilitate long-term survival.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Croton leiophyllus is characterized by its growth habit as a woody plant, exhibiting a robust structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend or maintain its posture without relying entirely on external hosts for physical stability. The plant is biologically independent, as it does not exhibit parasitic behavior toward other organisms. Furthermore, it is classified as a terrestrial species, establishing its root system and growth cycle within the soil rather than inhabiting an epiphytic niche.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Croton leiophyllus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.

Antiplasmodial

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Croton leiophyllus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Plasmodium falciparum

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Croton leiophyllus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rt.

Rt

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology