Description
Clerodendrum cauliflorum (also called Chinese lantern, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 3–4 m and has an upright habit with glossy green leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum cauliflorum has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a dense, cylindrical panicle. The seeds are small, oval, and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum cauliflorum is a shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Clerodendrum cauliflorum
Clerodendrum cauliflorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.