Croton guatemalensis

Copalchi
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; Lotsy

Last updated November 09, 2025

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

↑ 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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[1] Standley, Paul C.; Steyermark, Julian A. (1949). Flora of Guatemala. Chicago Natural History Museum. pp. 72–73.

[2] "Croton guatemalensis Lotsy". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-11-08.

[3] "Croton guatemalensis". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 2025-11-08.

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