Croton cajucara
Benth.
Sacaca
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family.
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Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Known Hazards
There have been reports that the plant is carcinogenic, but there has been no scientific evidence to back this.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Most Croton species are relatively indifferent to their habitat and can grow on a wide range of soils in both disturbed and undisturbed vegetation.
Other Uses
The bark contains an aromatic, essential oil. It is used in perfumery.
Synonyms
Oxydectes cajucara (Benth.) Kuntze
References (1)
- Brazil: Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition. http://www.b4fn.org/countries/brazil/
