Codiaeum hirsutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
905262
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 476 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904597
Common Names
- Codiaeum hirsutum
- Hirsutum Codiaeum
- Codiaeum Hirsutum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Codiaeum hirsutum (also called Hairy Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a bushy habit and grows up to 2m in height. The leaves are green and the flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum hirsutum has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, medicine, and building materials. It is also used as a fuel, and its leaves can be used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codiaeum hirsutum has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Codiaeum hirsutum is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly until the seedlings are established. To propagate by cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Codiaeum hirsutum
Codiaeum hirsutum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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-44735: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.