This species is closely related to, and perhaps only a narrow leaved cultivar of, Croton stellatopilosus.

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General Information

Croton longissimus is a shrub.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. It is sometimes cultivated in northern Thailand.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - northern Thailand.

Habitat

This species has not been found in the wild - it could be a cultivated form of Croton stellatopilosus[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, 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[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are used medicinally[]. They are dried and crushed, or used in a bath[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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