Croton tiglium

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-15 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The fruit capsules are oval and 1-2 cm long and wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Poisonous, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Croton acutus Thunb.; and several others