40,631 observationsLeast Concern
Variegated Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Euphorbiaceae ›Genus: Codiaeum
About
Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton or variegated croton; syn. Croton variegatum L.) is a species of plant in the genus Codiaeum, which is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and the western Pacific Ocean islands, growing in open forests and scrub. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall and has large, thick, leathery, shiny evergreen leaves, alternately arranged, 5–30 cm (2.0–11.8 in) long and 0.5–8 cm (0.20–3.15 in) broad. The inflorescences
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Variegated Croton is Codiaeum variegatum.
- The Variegated Croton has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
- Variegated Croton belongs to the genus Codiaeum.