Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
904857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 29: 385 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904192



Common Names

  • Codiaeum Affine
  • Curry Plant
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Garden Croton


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Description

Codiaeum affine (also called Variegated Croton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, and is commonly found in gardens and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Codiaeum affine is a plant used in landscaping and gardening for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codiaeum affine has bright yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codiaeum affine is a perennial shrub native to Asia. It is a low-growing species that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Codiaeum affine

Codiaeum affine can be found in tropical rainforests in Asia.

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