Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lanuginosum
ID:
884017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 810 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883352



Common Names

  • Downy Clerodendrum
  • Downy Pagoda Flower
  • Downy Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum lanuginosum (also called Lanuginous 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 lanuginosum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clerodendrum lanuginosum are small and white, with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum lanuginosum is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or fall in a sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the clump in early spring and divide it into sections. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Clerodendrum lanuginosum

Clerodendrum lanuginosum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Clerodendrum lanuginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum lanuginosum?

Clerodendrum lanuginosum

What is the common name of Clerodendrum lanuginosum?

Downy clerodendrum

What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum lanuginosum?

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,

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