Croton guatemalensis
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| Copalchi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Croton |
| Species: | C. guatemalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Croton guatemalensis | |
Croton guatemalensis, known as copalchi, is a plant species of the genus Croton.
It is found from Mexico to Central America. It is also known as 'cascarilla,' the bark of which may be an ingredient in Angostura bitters.
References
- ↑ Standley, Paul C.; Steyermark, Julian A. (1949). Flora of Guatemala. Chicago Natural History Museum. pp. 72–73.
- ↑ "Croton guatemalensis Lotsy". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ↑ "Croton guatemalensis". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
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