Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 10 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881025
Common Names
- Clerodendrum deflexum
- Flexuous Clerodendrum
- Deflexum Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum deflexum (also called Chinese Glorybower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Asia and Australia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum deflexum 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 deflexum has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum deflexum is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. Layering can be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Clerodendrum deflexum
Clerodendrum deflexum 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 deflexum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum deflexum?
Clerodendrum deflexum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum deflexum?
Deflexed clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum deflexum?
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,