Description
Clerodendrum frutectorum (also called Shrubby Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small, shrubby, evergreen plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum frutectorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum frutectorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, at which point it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.