Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
comans
ID:
881223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 38: 321 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880558



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum comans
  • Comans Grass
  • Clerodendrum Grass


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Description

Clerodendrum comans (also called 'Coman Clerodendrum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and it grows in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum comans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum comans is a small, white flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum comans is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Clerodendrum comans

Clerodendrum comans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Clerodendrum comans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum comans?

Clerodendrum comans

What is the common name of Clerodendrum comans?

Clerodendrum comans

Where is Clerodendrum comans found?

Clerodendrum comans is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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,

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