Croton yanhuii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Croton as the species Croton yanhuii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically found within a limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is located primarily in the South-Central region of China. Because of this localized presence, it is considered a regional species within that specific area. This distribution pattern highlights its reliance on the particular environmental conditions found in South-Central China. Consequently, understanding its specific niche is essential for its conservation and study.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Croton yanhuii is characterized by its structural growth habits, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial shoots. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and developmental stages within its habitat, its life form can also be classified as a nanophanerophyte, signifying a smaller stature where the reproductive or survival buds remain elevated but at a more reduced height compared to larger woody species. This physiological framework allows the plant to navigate its ecological niche by maintaining its vital structures above the soil surface, ensuring survival through seasonal changes and environmental stressors.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Croton yanhuii is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting characteristics of both a liana and a vine that can maintain its structure without external host reliance. While it possesses a climbing nature, it is classified as a self-supporting entity rather than an obligatory or facultative climber dependent on other structures for stability. The plant is non-parasitic, maintaining an independent lifestyle, and is strictly terrestrial rather than acting as an epiphyte. In terms of its physical texture and stem development, Croton yanhuii is characterized by its woody composition, providing the necessary rigidity for its developmental form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Croton yanhuii 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. Frontiers in chemistry

Chemicals

Croton yanhuii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clerodane Diterpenes.

Clerodane Diterpenes

1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Croton yanhuii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, neuron degeneration.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Fitoterapia

Neuron degeneration

1. Fitoterapia