This species has been confused with Croton laevifolius Blume by several authors[].

Common Name:

General Information

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

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Primary submontane forest on brown sandy soil, limestone or heavy loam over limestone, at elevations up to 1,050 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[]. This species is found in the wild on alluvial sites and hillsides with shallow sandy to clay soils

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction of the leaves is used as a post-partum bath for three days after childbirth[].

The finely scraped root is sprinkled on ulcers[].

Other Uses

The wood is probably suitable for house construction[].

Propagation

Seed -

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