Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 77: 395 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881005
Common Names
- Dauphin Clerodendrum
- Clerodendrum
- Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum dauphinense (also called Dauphin's Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean. It has an upright growth habit and grows to a height of 6-10 feet. The foliage is glossy and dark green. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum dauphinense is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping and as an accent plant. It has fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It can also be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum dauphinense has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum dauphinense is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Clerodendrum dauphinense
Clerodendrum dauphinense is native to the United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern states such as Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Clerodendrum dauphinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum dauphinense?
Clerodendrum dauphinense
What is the common name of Clerodendrum dauphinense?
Dauphin clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum dauphinense?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woods
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,