This species is superficially similar to Croton robustus from India and Myanmar, with which it has been confused in the literature[].

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General Information

Croton acutifolius is a shrub or a tree growing up to 12 metres tall. The bole can be up to 25cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand.

Habitat

Disturbed hill evergreen, evergreen or deciduous seasonal hardwood, hardwood and pine, or mixed evergreen/deciduous forest; secondary thickets, clearings and fire-prone places; at elevations from 400 - 1,400 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal 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[]. This species is found in the wild on lateritic or clayey soil, over granite or limestone[].
The inflorescences are fragrant[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves, in mixture with other plants, are used for treating cuts[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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