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West Indian croton

Scientific Name: Croton stenophyllus

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Croton stenophyllus

Also known as West Indian Croton.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Croton stenophyllus Griseb.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Synonyms: While the text does not list direct synonyms for Croton stenophyllus, it mentions related species and the genus Lasiocroton within the same family.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the West Indies.
  • Found in the Caribbean region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The text mentions it can grow as a small tree (up to 15m) in dry rainforest environments.

Traditional Uses

  • The aromatic bark of Croton eluteria (a related West Indian species) is noted for yielding an aromatic spicy oil, used in incense and tonics. The text also mentions cascarilla, derived from the bark of Croton eluteria.
  • Croton chamaedrifolius is mentioned as being historically used as a vulnerary.