Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kaichianum
ID:
883731

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Hsu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Observ. Fl. Hwangshan : 165 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883066



Common Names

  • Kaichianum Clerodendrum
  • Kaichianum Glorybower
  • Kaichianum Kesidang


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Description

Clerodendrum kaichianum (also called Kaichian clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1–3 m and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are ovate, with a rounded tip and a smooth texture. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum kaichianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum kaichianum is a small, white or pinkish-white bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum kaichianum 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 kaichianum

Clerodendrum kaichianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and 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-42729: Based on the initial data import
Ping Sheng Hsu (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Hsu' in the authors string.