Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 16: 571 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904398
Common Names
- Codiaeum ciliatum
- Ciliatum Plant
- Curry Plant
Description
Codiaeum ciliatum (also called Ciliatum Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Asia. It typically grows in areas with moist soils and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local communities.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Codiaeum ciliatum is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codiaeum ciliatum can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Codiaeum ciliatum
Codiaeum ciliatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Codiaeum ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codiaeum ciliatum?
Codiaeum ciliatum
What is the common name of Codiaeum ciliatum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Codiaeum ciliatum?
Tropical forests
Species in the Codiaeum genus
Codiaeum affine,
Codiaeum bractiferum,
Codiaeum ciliatum,
Codiaeum finisterrae,
Codiaeum hirsutum,
Codiaeum ludovicianum,
Codiaeum luzonicum,
Codiaeum macgregorii,
Codiaeum megalanthum,
Codiaeum membranaceum,
Codiaeum oligogynum,
Codiaeum palawanense,
Codiaeum peltatum,
Codiaeum stellingianum,
Codiaeum tenerifolium,
Codiaeum trichocalyx,
Codiaeum variegatum,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,