Croton guatemalensis
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| Copalchi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Croton |
| Species: | C. guatemalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Croton guatemalensis | |
Croton guatemalensis, known as copalchi, is a plant species of the genus Croton.[1]
It is found from Mexico to Central America.[2][3] It is also known as 'cascarilla,' the bark of which may be an ingredient in Angostura bitters.
References
[edit]- ^ 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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