Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
luzonicum
ID:
905407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 81 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904742



Common Names

  • Codiaeum luzonicum
  • Luzon Croton
  • Philippine Croton


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Description

Codiaeum luzonicum (also called Luzon Croton, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen shrub with a bushy growth habit and large, glossy leaves. It is found in moist, tropical forests in the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Codiaeum luzonicum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codiaeum luzonicum has large, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codiaeum luzonicum is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some frost. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Codiaeum luzonicum

Codiaeum luzonicum is native to the Philippines and can be found in various parts of the country.

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