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chrozophora
Scientific Name: Chrozophora
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Chrozophora: An Overview
The genus Chrozophora, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, encompasses a group of interesting plants with a rich history and diverse uses. Let's explore what makes this genus so fascinating.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of Chrozophora, such as Chrozophora obliqua, have been shown to be toxic to animals like rats, potentially causing decreased weight gain.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the use of Chrozophora tinctoria in textile dyeing, which historically involved extracting substances from the plant. It's important to note that while this historical use might not inherently pose a risk, any plant material or textiles treated with it should be handled with care by children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chrozophora Neck. ex A.Juss.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Synonyms and Alternative Names: The text references multiple names used synonymously or in older classifications, including 'Crozophora' (an orthographic variant) and specific instances like Chrozophora lepidocarpa Pazij being a synonym for another species.
Common Names
- Chrozophora tinctoria is commonly known as dyer's croton, giradol, or turnsole. It is also known as Dyer's Litmus in Malta & Gozo.
- In Italy, Chrozophora tinctoria is known as Tornasole comune.
Distribution and Habitat
- Species within the Chrozophora genus are found in temperate and tropic areas, specifically in Asiatic, Mediterranean, and African regions.
- Chrozophora tinctoria is native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and Central Asia.
- Chrozophora plicata occurs from Senegal east to Somalia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chrozophora plants are described as monoecious herbs or undershrubs.
- Chrozophora tinctoria is a perennial plant.
- Annual herbs, prostrate or ascending main stem up to 50 cm long, stellate- pubescent or at times scabrid.
- The flowers of Chrozophora are hermaphrodite, containing both male and female organs.
- Abstract: The morphological characteristics of the root, stem, leaf, flower, seed and fruit of Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) Rafin. (Euphorbiaceae)
Ecological Role
- mr, : Tek yıllık. Yapı, : ot. Hayat Formu, : ieklenme, : 3-9. Habitat, : maki, firigana, Pinus brutia orman aıklığı, taşlık yerler, tuzlu step, tarlalar, patika. (rough translation: Habitat, : maquis, phrygana, Pinus brutia forest opening, stony places, salty steppe, fields, path.)
Traditional and Medicinal Uses
- Chrozophora tinctoria was historically used to produce a dye. Folium cloth or "Folium Tchlein" is the dry extract of Chrozophora tinctoria on textile
- Several studies mention the investigation of medicinal properties in Chrozophora species, including anti-ulcer effects of Chrozophora plicata and laxative effects of Chrozophora prostrata. Traditional herbal formulations may contain Chrozophora components.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Experimental poisoning studies have been conducted on goats and sheep using Chrozophora plicata.
Further Information
- The Plant List provides information on accepted species names within the Chrozophora genus.
- ARKive offers photos and facts about Chrozophora.
- WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families) contains species details.