Codiaeum finisterrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
finisterrae
ID:
905195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax ex Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, V: 284 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904530
Common Names
- Codiaeum finisterrae
- Finisterrae Codiaeum
- Codiaeum Finisterrae
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Codiaeum finisterrae (also called Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and grows up to 3 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum finisterrae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and can also be used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codiaeum finisterrae has bright, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Codiaeum finisterrae is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Codiaeum finisterrae
Codiaeum finisterrae is native to the islands of the South Pacific, where it can be found growing in tropical climates.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44729: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.