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Croton macrostachys
Croton macrostachys
no alternate common names documented
At a glance
Origin / distribution: Ethiopia
Cultural traditions: not documented
Recorded uses: Anthelminthic
Science studied: BETULIN
Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗
Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.
Names and identity
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Scientific name: Croton macrostachys
Common names: not documented
History
The source record documents this plant in Ethiopia.
It records these historical or traditional applications:
- Anthelminthic
This summary is limited to the cited source record.
Origins and distribution
- Ethiopia
Documented cultural uses
- Anthelminthic
Cultural record detail
These entries are transcribed from the cited ethnobotanical source; they do not represent current advice or a claim of efficacy.
- Anthelminthic · Ethiopia · "
Contemporary uses
Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.
Scientific research
Indexed records indicate research activity; they do not establish efficacy or safety.
Indexed research records
Scientific compounds
Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.
- BETULIN
Legality
No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.
Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.
Reference images
Sources
Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases · CC0
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy · CC BY 4.0
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CC0 · Dr. Duke raw CSV archive
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