Croton sylvaticus

Large bushy shrub or a small size tree with dense, light green, fine foliage. It has been used medicinally in South East Asia for ages. The root of the plant is a remedy for indigestion whereas the bark is used for chest problems and rheumatism.

Similar plants:

• Aleurites moluccana, Aleurites triloba, Croton moluccanus (Candlenut oil tree, Candleberry, Varnish tree, Indian or Belgaum Walnut, Kemiri, Kukui nut tree)
• Croton ciliatoglandulifer (Bush Croton, Mexican Croton)
• Croton draco, Croton panamensis, Croton draco ssp. panamensis (Dragon's Blood)
• Croton eluteria, Cascarilla officinalis (Cascarilla)
• Croton lachnocarpus (Hairyfruit Croton)
• Croton tiglium (Croton Oil Plant)