Codiaeum megalanthum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalanthum
ID:
905501
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 16: 570 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904836
Common Names
- Megalanthum Grama Grass
- Megalanthum Grama
- Megalanthum Grama-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Codiaeum megalanthum (also called Garden croton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 3–6 m tall, with leathery, glossy, oblong to lanceolate leaves, 10–30 cm long and 3–10 cm broad, with a variable pattern of yellow, orange, red, purple, and green. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its brightly coloured foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum megalanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Codiaeum megalanthum is a yellowish-green spikelet, the seed is a small, black, shiny seed, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Codiaeum megalanthum can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Codiaeum megalanthum
Codiaeum megalanthum is native to Southeast Asia.
Codiaeum megalanthum FAQ
What is the common name of Codiaeum megalanthum?
Common name of Codiaeum megalanthum is Giant Croton
What is the scientific name of Codiaeum megalanthum?
Scientific name of Codiaeum megalanthum is Codiaeum megalanthum
What is the habitat of Codiaeum megalanthum?
Codiaeum megalanthum is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-44758: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.