Croton matourensis
Croton matourensis, commonly known as Matourens, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, its leaves and bark possess significant bioactive properties. Often utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, this plant serves as a vital resource in community-based herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Croton matourensis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is specifically situated within the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Croton under the species name Croton matourensis.
| 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 matourensis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the regional classification and botanical context. In French-speaking botanical records, it has been referred to by various names including Croton kavanayensis, Oxydectes matourensis, Luntia sericea, Croton pakaraimae, and Croton lanjouwensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Croton kavanayensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes matourensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Luntia sericea | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton pakaraimae | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton lanjouwensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton impetiginosus | Wikidata |
| fr | Croton cyathodenus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution spanning across Central and Northern South America. In the Central American region, its presence is documented in Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found inhabiting the tropical landscapes of French Guiana. The species is also widely distributed throughout the territories of Guyana. Finally, its range extends to include the nation of Suriname.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton matourensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cembrene, p-cymene, thunbergol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cembrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thunbergol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Croton matourensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton matourensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, infections, tumor.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |