Croton sublyratus
Croton sublyratus, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in traditional herbalism, holds significant pharmacological potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its diverse therapeutic properties, exploring its ability to combat inflammation, oxidative stress, and various microbial infections effectively.
- Scientific name: Croton sublyratus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Croton sublyratus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, 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 sublyratus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In French, it is documented as Oxydectes sublyrata, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 矮巴豆 (ǎi bā dòu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Oxydectes sublyrata | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮巴豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Indo-China region. Its presence has been documented across several key locations in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species is known to occur within the borders of Myanmar. These locations define the known natural range for this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Croton sublyratus, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and sometimes the flowers or fruits, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals located in the foliage and branching systems of the plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Croton sublyratus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 6, Compound 7, Compound 8, Compound 9.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 9 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Croton sublyratus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ulcer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |