Codiaeum tenerifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerifolium
ID:
905739
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 74 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000905074
Common Names
- Codiaeum tenerifolium
- Tenerifolium Meadow Grass
- Tenerifolium Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Codiaeum tenerifolium (also called Canary Island croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a bushy growth habit and grows to heights of up to 3m. Its leaves are glossy and have a yellow-green colouration. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Codiaeum tenerifolium is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make dyes and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codiaeum tenerifolium has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Codiaeum tenerifolium is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the cuttings or layering should be taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Codiaeum tenerifolium
Codiaeum tenerifolium is native to the Canary Islands.
Codiaeum tenerifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codiaeum tenerifolium?
Codiaeum tenerifolium
What is the natural habitat of Codiaeum tenerifolium?
Codiaeum tenerifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What are the characteristics of Codiaeum tenerifolium?
Codiaeum tenerifolium is an evergreen shrub with glossy, waxy leaves and bright, colorful flowers.
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-44781: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.