Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 4: 9 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883320
Common Names
- Lanessanii Clerodendrum
- Lanessanii Glorybower
- Lanessanii Bleeding Heart
Description
Clerodendrum lanessanii (also called Lanessani's Glorybower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of up to 6 m and has ovate leaves up to 15 cm long. Its flowers are white or pink and have a strong, sweet fragrance. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum lanessanii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum lanessanii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum lanessanii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Clerodendrum lanessanii
Clerodendrum lanessanii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Clerodendrum lanessanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum lanessanii?
Clerodendrum lanessanii
What is the common name of Clerodendrum lanessanii?
Lanessan's clerodendrum
What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum lanessanii?
It is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m (26 ft).
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,