[2][3] It is native to insular Southeast Asia, northern Australia[4] and Papuasia.

[1][5] They are shrubs with leathery leaves and often confused with the genus Croton.

Some species, especially Codiaeum variegatum, are cultivated as houseplants.

[6] moved to other genera: Austrobuxus Baloghia Blachia Fontainea Sphyranthera Trigonostemon

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