Euphorbiaceae FAMILY
Croton malambo
Croton malambo
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Croton malambo is a much-branched small tree growing around 3 - 8 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeNorthwestern S. America - northern Colombia, northwest Venezuela
Habitat; at elevations up to 200 metres.