| Croton salutaris | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Croton |
| Species: | C. salutaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Croton salutaris Casar. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Croton salutaris is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to southeastern Brazil.[2] Its "dragon's blood" red sap promotes hemostasis and is used by local peoples to stem bleeding from wounds.[3]
References
- ↑ Fernandez, E.; León, M.L.V.; Martinelli, G. (2021). "Cambraia Croton salutaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T189625565A189625573. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- 1 2 "Croton salutaris Casar". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Fern, Ken (20 July 2022). "Useful Tropical Plants – Croton salutaris Casar. Euphorbiaceae". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
Sangre de grado is a common name for several trees in the genus Croton
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