Codiaeum oligogynum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligogynum
ID:
905583
Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 14: 100 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904918
Common Names
- Codiaeum oligogynum
- Few-Flowered Codiaeum
- Few-Flowered Croton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Codiaeum oligogynum (also called Oligogynous Codiaeum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is typically found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum oligogynum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codiaeum oligogynum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Codiaeum oligogynum is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Codiaeum oligogynum
Codiaeum oligogynum can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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-44766: Based on the initial data import
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.