Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stellingianum
ID:
905683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 353 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905018

Common Names

  • Codiaeum Stellingianum
  • Trisetum Baregense
  • Trisetum Bertolonii

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Description

Codiaeum stellingianum (also called Stelling's Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has large, leathery leaves with bright yellow, orange, and red variegation. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codiaeum stellingianum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make dyes and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codiaeum stellingianum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codiaeum stellingianum is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Codiaeum stellingianum

Codiaeum stellingianum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-44776: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.