Cascarille
The cascarille (Croton eluteria) is a shrub or a small tree of the family of the Euphorbiacées originating in America. The scientific name of the species comes from the island of Éleuthère, in the archipelago of the the Bahamas.
Other common nouns: Soft wood, croton with cascarille, cascarille officinal, false quinquina.
Surface of distribution
Description
The Feuille S are green pale on the top, while the lower face is covered with silver plated scales. Those of the shrubby form broad and are ovées, while those of the arborescent form are narrower and lengthily acuminate. It is a plant Monoïque whose Fleur S males, many, are frays with the scattered female flowers on same the Racème. The Fruit is a capsule with three cabins.
Use
The bark of the cascarille is collected for its medicinal and aromatic properties. It is a Tonique which stimulates the Appétit and helps with the Digestion. It releases a pleasant and musky odor when it is burned, but it is reported that smoke could have a poisonous effect and cause giddinesses. One draws from it also a essential Huile used to treat the respiratory disorders.
External bonds
- GRIN 12406
- ITIS 195989
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