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healing croton
Scientific Name: Croton argyranthemus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Croton argyranthemus
Also known as Silver Croton or Healing Croton, Croton argyranthemus is a native herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croton argyranthemus Michx.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Common Names: Silver Croton, Healing Croton, Sandhill Croton
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to certain regions, as indicated by its presence in the USF Herbarium Specimen collections. One sample was recorded in 2013 at Tift/Brumby Farm.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plant Form: Herb, varying in height from 1 to 4 feet.
- Flower Color: Green
Considerations for Pets
- Some Croton species are reported to have properties that were historically used as violent purgatives.
Considerations for Children
- Some Croton species are reported to have properties that were historically used as violent purgatives.
Traditional Uses and Research
Various Croton species have a history of traditional use, particularly for wound healing. Research has explored the properties of different Croton species:
- Croton lechleri sap (Sangre de Grado or Dragon's Blood) has demonstrated wound-healing properties.
- Essential oils from species like Croton cajucara and Croton zehntneri have been studied for their effects on wound healing and gastric ulcers.
- Croton adamantinus leaves have been used traditionally to treat inflammation and skin wounds in northeastern Brazil.
- Croton sylvaticus is used for the treatment of intestinal disorders and for healing bleeding gums.
- Croton bonplandianum leaves are being studied for their impact on experimental wounds