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Codiaeum variegatum
CrotonShrub
Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as croton or variegated croton amongst many other names, is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. Initially described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, its native range is from Java east to Fiji, and from the Philippines south to Queensland, Australia. It is widely cultivated and has been introduced to many other countries.
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusCodiaeum
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
The scientific classification of Codiaeum variegatum.
Classification
KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusCodiaeum
SpeciesC. variegatum
Binomial NameCodiaeum variegatum
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameCroton
Life FormShrub
Growth HabitShrub
Taxonomic Hierarchy
KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusCodiaeum
Taxonomic Notes
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
- This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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