Croton aromaticus
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID64403665654fb155471710 |
| Scientific name | Croton aromaticus |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 1005 (1753) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Ornamental potted plants and landscape shrubs marketed for their fragrant foliage. Croton aromaticus L. is sold by commercial nurseries in Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical Asia under names such as “Aromatic Croton” and “Fragrant Croton.” Plants are supplied to garden centers, landscape contractors, and public‑space planting projects as a low‑maintenance evergreen with a citrus‑like scent released when the leaves are bruised or brushed.
Properties relevant to use:
- The leaves contain a volatile oil dominated by limonene (≈30 % of the oil), α‑pinene (≈12 %), β‑pinene (≈8 %) and minor sesquiterpenes such as (E)‑caryophyllene. These monoterpenes impart a strong, fresh citrus odor that is attractive in ornamental horticulture and can serve as a raw fragrance component. The oil is present at concentrations of 0.5–1.2 % (fresh‑weight) in leaf tissue, supporting its role as a scent‑giving commodity.
Standards and regulation:
- Trade of C. aromaticus as an ornamental follows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) regulations for imported ornamental plants, requiring phytosanitary certificates and inspection for pests and diseases. International trade is governed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards for plant material, ensuring compliance with national plant‑health regulations and facilitating safe movement of cultivated stock.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Commercial production relies on nursery propagation by semi‑hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or by seed, with rooted cuttings typically ready for sale within 4–6 weeks under mist conditions. The species is listed as not threatened, and cultivated specimens are harvested from managed stands rather than wild populations, reducing ecological pressure. Nursery managers employ integrated pest management (IPM) practices and adhere to regional horticultural certification programs to maintain plant health and meet market demand without depleting natural resources.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Cascarilla aromatica | Raf. | Sylva Tellur. : 62 (1838) |
| Oxydectes aromatica | (L.) Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 611 (1891) |
| Oxydectes laccifera | Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 610 (1891) |
| Croton aromaticus var. lacciferus | (L.) Trimen | Handb. Fl. Ceylon 4: 48 1898 |
| Croton tiliifolius var. aromaticus | (L.) Lam. | Encycl. 2: 206. 1786 |
| Aleurites laccifer | (L.) Willd. | Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 590 (1805) |
| Croton laccifer | L. | Sp. Pl. : 1005 (1753) |
| Croton aromaticus var. laccifer | (L.) Trimen | Handb. Fl. Ceylon 4: 48. 1898 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كروتون عطري |
| French | oxydectes aromatica |
| French | cascarilla aromatica |
| French | croton tiliifolius var. aromaticus |
| Malayalam | തേപ്പാടി |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- Bangladesh
- India
- Sri Lanka
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Indian Subcontinent
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000927362 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:342795-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-50277 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3914041 |
| IPNI | 342795-1 |
| GBIF | 3059838 |
| EOL | 1147026 |
| USDA GRIN | 410724 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:342070-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-49342 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3913775 |
| IPNI | 342070-1 |
| GBIF | 3057545 |
| Freebase | /m/013ccffc |
| EOL | 1147490 |
| Wikipedia | Croton_aromaticus |
| CMAUP | NPO8268 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
| Title | Authors | Publication | Released | IDs | ||||
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| Cyperenoic acid and (-)-Hardwlckiic acid from the chloroform extract of the roots of Croton aromaticus : isolation and insecticidal properties | B. M. Ratnayake Bandara, W. R. Wimalasiri, Wasantra A. Wickremasinghe, K. A. N. Premaratne Bandara | Sri Lanka Journals Online (JOL) | 21-Dec-2017 |
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| Isolation and Insecticidal Activity of (-)-Hardwickiic Acid from Croton aromaticus. | Bandara BM, Wimalasiri WR, Bandara KA | Planta Med | 01-Dec-1987 |
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acid esters | |||||
| Methyl 3-phenylpropionate | 7643 | Click to see COC(=O)CCC1=CC=CC=C1 | 164.20 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids | |||||
| (3R)-5-[(1R,2R,4aS,8aS)-2-hydroxy-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl]-3-methylpentanoic acid | 11868539 | Click to see | 324.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (3S)-5-[(1S,4aS,8aR)-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-4-oxo-4a,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl]-3-methylpentanoic acid | 93233226 | Click to see | 320.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Labdanediol | 11130717 | Click to see | 310.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Labdanic Acid | 11186394 | Click to see | 324.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Labdanic Acid Methyl Ester | 7057547 | Click to see | 338.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids / Colensane and clerodane diterpenoids | |||||
| (-)-Hardwickiic acid | 15559629 | Click to see | 316.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.4038/JNSFSR.V18I2.8202 https://doi.org/10.1055/S-2006-962818 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Aromadendrane sesquiterpenoids / 5,10-cycloaromadendrane sesquiterpenoids | |||||
| Ledum camphor | 92812 | Click to see | 222.37 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Viridiflorol | 11996452 | Click to see CC1CCC2C1C3C(C3(C)C)CCC2(C)O | 222.37 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Naphthofurans | |||||
| (3aS,5aR,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran | 12838593 | Click to see | 236.39 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 8,12-Epoxy-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane | 11861328 | Click to see | 236.39 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Isorhamnetin | 5281654 | Click to see | 316.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Kaempferol | 5280863 | Click to see | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Myricetin | 5281672 | Click to see C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 318.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Quercetin | 5280343 | Click to see | 302.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one | 5315208 | Click to see C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=C(OC4=CC(=CC(=C4C3=O)O)O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O | 596.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 3-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxychromen-4-one | 42613954 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 626.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-((6-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one | 102148697 | Click to see | 610.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Astragalin | 5282102 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O | 448.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isoquercetin | 5280804 | Click to see | 464.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Kaempferol-3-O-Rutinoside | 5318767 | Click to see | 594.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| myricetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 5318606 | Click to see C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O | 480.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Myricetin-3-O-rutinoside | 21577860 | Click to see | 626.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Rutin | 5280805 | Click to see | 610.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Isokaempferide | 5280862 | Click to see | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 4-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Acacetin | 5280442 | Click to see | 284.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Ermanin | 5352001 | Click to see COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)OC | 314.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Genkwanin | 5281617 | Click to see | 284.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Jaranol | 5318869 | Click to see COC1=CC(=C2C(=C1)OC(=C(C2=O)OC)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)O | 314.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Phenylpropanoic acids | |||||
| Benzenepropanoic acid | 107 | Click to see | 150.17 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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