Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
involucratum
ID:
883556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 537 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882891



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum involucratum
  • Harlequin Glorybower
  • Fragrant Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum involucratum (also called clustered clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, bright green leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum involucratum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum involucratum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum involucratum is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 6-10 feet and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Clerodendrum involucratum

Clerodendrum involucratum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42713: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.