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General Information

Croton poilanei is a shrub or tree growing up to 10 metres tall. The bole can be up to 18cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

Habitat

Mixed deciduous forest, evergreen forest and open savannah-like forest, roadsides and secondary forest, on dry poor sand over sandstone, at elevations from sea level to 1,800 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Most Croton species are relatively indifferent to their habitat and can grow on a wide range of soils in both disturbed and undisturbed vegetation[].
The plant can flower and produce fruit all year round[].
The flowers are scented[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark and leaves are used as remedies against stomach pains[, ].

Other Uses

The wood is hard, but it is not much used other than as a substrate for mushroom culture[].

Propagation

Seed -

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