Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 346 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882991
Common Names
- Johnstonii Clerodendrum
- Johnstonii Glorybower
- Johnstonii Bleedingheart
Description
Clerodendrum johnstonii (also called Johnston's clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clerodendrum johnstonii sub. johnstonii
Clerodendrum johnstonii sub. marsabitense Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum johnstonii has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. Seedlings have thin, delicate stems with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum johnstonii is a warm season shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, fertile soils. It is easy to propagate by seed, and can also be propagated by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Clerodendrum johnstonii
Clerodendrum johnstonii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Clerodendrum johnstonii FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Clerodendrum johnstonii?
Clerodendrum johnstonii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the mature height of Clerodendrum johnstonii?
Clerodendrum johnstonii can reach a mature height of up to 3 feet.
What is the bloom time for Clerodendrum johnstonii?
Clerodendrum johnstonii typically blooms in late summer to early fall.
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,