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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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Croton salutaris Casar". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  3. ^ 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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