Croton micans
Croton micaens, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing new pharmacological treatments and natural remedies.
- Scientific name: Croton micans
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Croton micaens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and 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 micans, is recognized by various regional designations depending on the linguistic context. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Julocroton humilis, while in French, it is commonly called Oxydectes micans.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Julocroton humilis | Wikidata |
| fr | Oxydectes micans | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several regions of the Americas. Within the Caribbean, its presence is noted in Jamaica, Trinidad-Tobago, and the Windward Islands. Moving toward the mainland, it can be found throughout parts of Northern South America, specifically in Venezuela. The species also extends its reach into Western South America, where it is located in Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the widespread ecological range of Croton micaens.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Croton micans has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-bulnesene, guaiol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-bulnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |