| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Magnoliopsida |
| Ordine | Malpighiales |
| Famiglia | Euphorbiaceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Crotonoideae |
| Genere | Codiaeum |
Codiaeum, commonly referred to as Croton, is a captivating genus of tropical plants renowned for their striking foliage. The genus includes around 17 species, each boasting unique leaf shapes, sizes, and colors. Croton plants are prized for their ornamental value and are popular both as pianta di appartamentos and garden specimens.