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croton
Scientific Name: Croton heterocarpus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Croton (Croton and Codiaeum variegatum)
The name "Croton" can refer to two different, but related, botanical concepts. It is both a large genus of flowering plants (Croton) in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), and a common name used for plants formerly classified within the Croton genus, particularly Codiaeum variegatum, now classified in the genus Codiaeum.
Considerations for Pets
- Codiaeum variegatum, also known as "garden croton" or "variegated croton," is a species with colorful foliage that may be found as a houseplant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Croton (in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae)
- Species (commonly called Croton): Codiaeum variegatum
- Common Names: Garden Croton, Variegated Croton
- Synonym for Codiaeum variegatum: Croton variegatum L.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) are tropical perennial shrubs known for their bold, colorful foliage.
Cultivation
- Codiaeum variegatum is often grown as a houseplant.
Quirky Facts
- The provided text links the name "Croton" not only to plants but also to geographical locations such as Croton-on-Hudson, New York, and infrastructure like the New Croton Dam and the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Resources
- University of Florida Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology