Codiaeum variegatum
(Croton)
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FAMILY |
Euphorbiaceae |
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Species |
Codiaeum variegatum |
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Common name |
Croton |
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Flower colour; life form |
Green-white; shrub |
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Campus |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
This species from Malaysia is grown for the many colour forms. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy leathery, lanceolate leaves that are variously variegated. The small flowers are greenish. Note the genus Croton is a different genus to Codiaeum, despite the common name.
