Croton stellatopilosus
Croton stellatopilosus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique morphological features, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices. Researchers increasingly study its phytochemical properties, exploring its potential bioactive compounds for developing novel treatments in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Croton stellatopilosus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Croton stellatopilosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and falls under 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 stellatopilosus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the star-haired croton, a name that reflects its distinctive morphological characteristics. Within local contexts, it is identified by its specific regional designations, such as its name in Spanish and its respective names in other local languages.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this geographical range, it can be found growing in the tropical environments of Cambodia. It also maintains a presence throughout the various terrains of Myanmar. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit many parts of Thailand. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton stellatopilosus, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These leaves are characterized by their distinct morphology and are often harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. In various medicinal practices, the leaf extracts are utilized for their specific chemical properties to treat different ailments, highlighting the importance of the foliar part in the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton stellatopilosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include plaunotol, geranylgeraniol, geranylgeranyl diphosphate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plaunotol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranylgeraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranylgeranyl diphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton stellatopilosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcers.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |