Description
Clerodendrum buchneri (also called Buchner's clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of about 3 m (10 ft). It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum buchneri has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum buchneri has white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum buchneri is a shrub that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall in a prepared seedbed. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Clerodendrum buchneri
Clerodendrum buchneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.