Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 216 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883176
Common Names
- Clerodendrum Kinabaluense
- Kinabaluense Clerodendrum
- Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Malaysia. It grows to a height of 1 to 3 m (3 to 10 ft) and has white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum kinabaluense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as well as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum kinabaluense is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed of Clerodendrum kinabaluense is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Clerodendrum kinabaluense are slender and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum kinabaluense is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Clerodendrum kinabaluense
Clerodendrum kinabaluense is native to the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia.
Clerodendrum kinabaluense FAQ
What are the common names of Clerodendrum kinabaluense?
Common names of Clerodendrum kinabaluense include Kinabalu clerodendrum and Kinabalu mountain glory.
What is the origin of Clerodendrum kinabaluense?
Clerodendrum kinabaluense is native to Malaysia.
What are the uses of Clerodendrum kinabaluense?
Clerodendrum kinabaluense is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,