Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
880607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Walp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 4: 108 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879942



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum buchananii
  • Buchanan's clerodendrum
  • Buchanan's glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum buchananii (also called Buchanani's Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum buchananii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum buchananii has small, white, star-shaped flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum buchananii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clerodendrum buchananii

Clerodendrum buchananii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

Clerodendrum buchananii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum buchananii?

Clerodendrum buchananii

What is the common name of Clerodendrum buchananii?

Buchananii

What is the family of Clerodendrum buchananii?

Lamiaceae

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-42431: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.