Croton sublyratus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oxydectes sublyrata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Croton sublyratus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this classification, it specifically exhibits characteristics consistent with both the phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, indicating a perennial existence where the plant maintains its regenerative structures on elevated branches to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions. This life strategy allows the species to establish a stable, long-lived presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its woody structure to persist through varying environmental stresses.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Croton sublyratus is characterized by a woody growth habit, forming a robust structural base. While it exhibits the physical characteristics of a self-supporting climber, it does not rely on a host for nutritional purposes, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite. Furthermore, it is categorized as a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Croton sublyratus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, COMPOUND 9, Compound 7, compound 8.

COMPOUND 6

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

COMPOUND 9

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Compound 7

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

compound 8

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Croton sublyratus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include ulcer.

Ulcer

1. Plant cell reports