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.
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.