Croton leiophyllus
Croton leiophyllus, commonly known as the "Leafy Croton," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent bioactive properties used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. Its leaves and bark offer significant therapeutic potential in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Croton leiophyllus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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 leiophyllus, is recognized by specific regional designations depending on the linguistic context. In French, it is referred to by the name Oxydectes leiophylla.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Oxydectes leiophylla | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton leiophyllus, utilizes its various morphological structures to deliver its therapeutic properties, with the root being a significant component in traditional medicinal applications. The root serves as a vital part of the plant's anatomy, housing specialized tissues that facilitate the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil. In many ethnobotanical practices, different sections of the root are processed to extract bioactive compounds used for their specific healing qualities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton leiophyllus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton leiophyllus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |