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ZZZ Croton tiglium

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Euphorbiaceae Edible: Poisonous, Medicine Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A small tree. It grows 7 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-15 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The fruit capsules are oval and 1-2 cm long and wide.

Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Known Hazards

The plant is poisonous.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Croton acutus Thunb.and several others

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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