Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 382 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879997
Common Names
- Bunge's Clerodendrum
- Clerodendrum Bungei
- Bunge's Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum bungei (also called Chinese Glorybower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum bungei is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clerodendrum bungei var. bungei
Clerodendrum bungei var. megacalyx C.Y.Wu ex S.L.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clerodendrum bungei are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum bungei is a small, perennial shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but does not tolerate drought or flooding.
Where to Find Clerodendrum bungei
Clerodendrum bungei is native to India, Nepal, and China.
Clerodendrum bungei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum bungei?
Clerodendrum bungei
What is the common name of Clerodendrum bungei?
Glorybower
Where is Clerodendrum bungei native to?
China
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,