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Codiaeum variegatum

(L.) Rumph. ex A.Juss. (1824)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Codiaeum

croton

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Only found in cultivation
Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Euphorb. Gen.: 80, 111 (1824)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:278 (KEY), 283 (DESCR); Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:177 (NEWNAT/O)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, Central Union Church Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. 21 Oahu BISH 1928-02-01
2 Codiaeum variegatum Koloa District, Lawai Valley Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 5272 Kauai BISH 1993-02-24
3 Codiaeum variegatum University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 616 Oahu BISH 1967-09-22
4 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; Miller Hall Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 1282 Oahu BISH 1985-08-01
5 Codiaeum variegatum Campus museum Preserved_Specimen Ball, S.C. 26 Oahu BISH 1926-01-06
6 Codiaeum variegatum Kapalama Heights, Kamehameha Girls' School Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1932-06-06
7 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1958-06-01
8 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1949-03-27
9 Codiaeum variegatum Makiki Preserved_Specimen Bushnell, O.A. Oahu BISH 1934-02-06
10 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1946-01-07
11 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1958-06-01
12 Codiaeum variegatum BYU-HC Slope=2%, Soil=clay. Preserved_Specimen Vaiaoga, O. Oahu BISH 1980-12-04
13 Codiaeum variegatum Laie Sandy-loam. Preserved_Specimen Beckham, N. 41 Oahu BISH 1967-04-10
14 Codiaeum variegatum Honolulu, University of Hawaii Semi-moist ground. Preserved_Specimen Inafuku, R. Oahu BISH 1930-12-12
15 Codiaeum variegatum Kailua, private garden at 209 Oneawa Kai Place Volunteers that appeared in flower beds located 6-15 ft away from mature croton plants in hedge. Preserved_Specimen Staples, G.W. 1188 Oahu BISH 1999-10-10
16 Codiaeum variegatum Palolo Valley Growing in shady gulch along side stream bed. Surrounded by; Psidium cattleyanum, Pisonia brunnoniana, Aleurites moluccanus, Sweitenia macrophylla. Preserved_Specimen Arthur, K. 9 Oahu BISH 2025-01-13
17 Codiaeum variegatum Ma kai section of Kului gulch, South eastern Koolau mountains. Growing in gulch bottom at base of cliff. Forest mostly composed of Psidium cattleianum and Schinus terebinthifolius with Microsorrum grossum understory. Sapindus oahuensis, Hibiscus arnottianus, Psydrax odorata, and Erythrina sandwicensis occasional. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 208 Oahu BISH 2021-12-15
18 Codiaeum variegatum Halawa Valley; ARG Site B1-75 Shady understory of guava/mango grove; one of a kind with Bixa orellana, guava & mango. Preserved_Specimen McConnell, K. Oahu BISH 1992-03-01
19 Codiaeum variegatum Koloa District Planted by the McBryde family behind the present location of Queen Emma's cottage. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 5388 Kauai BISH 1993-06-22
20 Codiaeum variegatum Laie, BYU-HC Silty loam, slope 0 degrees. Preserved_Specimen Afualo, D. 86 Oahu BISH 1975-03-17
21 Codiaeum variegatum Waimanalo forest reserve, Maunawili contour trail. Approximately 500 m from trail head. Mesic gulch. Next to stream, shady. Associated; Macaranga tanarius, Citharexylum caudatum, Christella parasitica, Ardisia elliptica, Ardisia crenata, koa haole, Psydrax odorata. Preserved_Specimen Arthur, K. 69 Oahu BISH 2025-02-21
22 Codiaeum variegatum Degeuer Mokuleia home Gift of croton by hyleredezer, thlate Colin Polter, Director of Foster Bot. Park, formerly New Hellebrandis home Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 36633 Oahu BISH 1985-04-01
23 Codiaeum variegatum BYU-HC Fertle soil. Preserved_Specimen Mackelprang, J. 510 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
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