Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
aucubifolium
ID:
880217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 102 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879552



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum Aucubifolium
  • Aucuba-leaved Clerodendrum
  • Aucuba-leaved Vervain


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Description

Clerodendrum aucubifolium (also called Aucuba-leaved melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in tufts and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are flat and have a rough texture. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum aucubifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to attract pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum aucubifolium is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum aucubifolium is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is an easy to grow plant that does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clerodendrum aucubifolium

Clerodendrum aucubifolium is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Species in the Clerodendrum genus

Clerodendrum andamanense, Clerodendrum sassandrense, Clerodendrum abilioi, Clerodendrum leucobotrys, Clerodendrum atlanticum, Clerodendrum adenocalyx, Clerodendrum adenophysum, Clerodendrum africanum, Clerodendrum albiflos, Clerodendrum alboviolaceum, Clerodendrum anomalum, Clerodendrum apayaoense, Clerodendrum arenarium, Clerodendrum aucubifolium, Clerodendrum bakhuizeni, Clerodendrum barbafelis, Clerodendrum baronianum, Clerodendrum baumii, Clerodendrum bellum, Clerodendrum bethuneanum, Clerodendrum bingaense, Clerodendrum bipindense, Clerodendrum boivinii, Clerodendrum bosseri, Clerodendrum brachyanthum, Clerodendrum brachystemon, Clerodendrum bracteatum, Clerodendrum brassii, Clerodendrum breviflorum, Clerodendrum brooksii, Clerodendrum brunfelsiiflorum, Clerodendrum brunnescens, Clerodendrum brunsvigioides, Clerodendrum buchananii, Clerodendrum buchneri, Clerodendrum buettneri, Clerodendrum bungei, Clerodendrum calamitosum, Clerodendrum canescens, Clerodendrum capitatum, Clerodendrum carnosulum, Clerodendrum caryopteroides, Clerodendrum cauliflorum, Clerodendrum cecil-fischeri, Clerodendrum cephalanthum, Clerodendrum ceramenae, Clerodendrum chamaeriphes, Clerodendrum chartaceum, Clerodendrum chinense, Clerodendrum chlorisepalum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42393: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.