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codiaeum

Scientific Name: Codiaeum

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Codiaeum variegatum: An In-Depth Look

Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as croton, is a popular ornamental plant prized for its vibrant and diverse foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • The bark, roots, latex, and leaves of Codiaeum variegatum are reported to be poisonous, containing the toxin 5-deoxyingenol.
  • Chewing on the bark or roots may cause a burning sensation in the mouth.

Considerations for Children

  • The bark, roots, latex, and leaves of Codiaeum variegatum are reported to be poisonous, containing the toxin 5-deoxyingenol.
  • Chewing on the bark or roots may cause a burning sensation in the mouth.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Codiaeum variegatum
  • Common Names: Croton, Variegated Croton, Garden Croton, Joseph's Coat

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Genus: Codiaeum
  • Species: Codiaeum variegatum
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum (Lodd.) Mll. Arg.
    • Codiaeum albicans G.Nicholson
    • Codiaeum angustifolium (Mll.Arg.) auct.
    • Codiaeum burtonii G.Nicholson
    • Codiaeum chelsonii (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
    • Codiaeum variegatum (L.) A. Juss.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Codiaeum variegatum is native to southern Asia, Indonesia, and other Eastern Pacific islands.
  • It naturally occurs in open forests.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • In its natural habitat, Codiaeum variegatum grows as an evergreen shrub and can even become a small tree.
  • Grown indoors, its size depends on the pot, typically reaching 1 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide.
  • Leaves are simple, alternate, and attached with a petiole.
  • The plant has thick, leathery, and often variegated leaves exhibiting a range of colors and patterns.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Codiaeum" comes from the Greek word for head, referencing the traditional use of croton leaves for garlands.
  • The species name, variegatum, is Latin for "having different colors," reflecting the plant's striking foliage.