Croton thurifer

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oxydectes thurifera

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by the genus Croton, specifically as the species Croton thurifera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily recognized for its specific presence within the South American continent. Its geographical distribution is notably concentrated within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found residing in the northern regions of the country. This localized habitat suggests that the environmental conditions of Northern Brazil are ideal for its growth. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species primarily direct their field studies toward these specific Brazilian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Croton thurifera is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground level, typically on woody stems or branches. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, it specifically functions as a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes by maintaining its reproductive and vegetative structures on elevated, persistent woody tissues. This life strategy allows the plant to occupy various ecological niches within its habitat, utilizing its elevated bud position to withstand environmental fluctuations while supporting a perennial growth pattern.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Croton thurifera is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a self-supporting shrub. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining strictly terrestrial rather than acting as a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. The plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic nature, and does not possess the climbing characteristics of a liana or vine, instead maintaining a sturdy, self-supporting structure. Its physical development is defined by its woodiness, which provides the structural integrity necessary for its shrubby habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Croton thurifer has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Croton thurifer has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include C10H16.

C10H16

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Croton thurifer has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus.

Bacillus subtilis

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Croton thurifer has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils.

Essential oils

1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)