Croton oligandrus
Croton oligandrus, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in various traditional practices, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is utilized in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its efficacy in treating various ailments and its pharmacological importance.
- Scientific name: Croton oligandrus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 oligandrus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the oligand croton, while in Spanish, it is identified as croton oligandro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several regions within West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territory of Cabinda. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the country of Cameroon. Additionally, the species inhabits various areas within Congo. Finally, the natural range of this medicinal plant extends into Gabon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton oligandrus, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, particularly focusing on its structural elements. The stem bark and the outer bark are the specific parts often identified for their bioactive properties. In many medicinal applications, the bark is harvested from the stem to extract compounds believed to have therapeutic effects, making these woody tissues essential to the plant's traditional pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton oligandrus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-oxodehydroabietic acid, acetyl-aleuritolic acid, cluytyl-ferulate, ferulic acid, lupeol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-oxodehydroabietic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetyl-aleuritolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cluytyl-ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |