The genus mens croton veille Codiaeum a species belonging to the family of Euphorbiaceas. It is a tropical shrub grown as an indoor plant usually of very different form according to the type tamaoy, and possesses one of the most daring tonal combinations of all species domstico use. It is originated from Malay archipilago characterized by its variegated foliage. Grown indoors acquires a stature (60 cm), branched and compact appearance. Its leaves are alternate, entire or lobed (according to variety) with a range of colors, from different shades of green to yellow, orange and even red. These colors are not stable, but that increase or decrease in function of age and the amount of light they receive. Species such as C. reidii have dark green leaves, shaded in pink, yellow and orange, among the more common plants, this is the largest size. In C. craigii leaves are narrow and have sharp lobes. It is the second word of the name. Rene Sistematizacin that one omsgneros which in turn comprise a omsespecies. The family name derives from the genus usually more significant or widespread (Gram, legumes, crucferas, etc. ). . . . .
