Croton aromaticus

  

Croton aromaticus (වෙල් කැප්පෙටියා) is a species of plant of the genus Croton and the family of Euphorbiaceae, native to in the Indian subcontinent. The plant is known as "Wel keppetiya" in Sri Lanka, where the roots, leaves and bark are widely used in Ayurveda for the treatments of bronchitis, diarrhoea, fever, malaria and dysentery. The plant has also shown insecticidal and fungicidal activity.

• Common Name In Sri Lanka: Wel keppetiya - වෙල් කැප්පෙටියා
• Scientific Name: Croton aromaticus
• Habitat: Shrub
• Average Height: Up to 3 m tall