Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lastellei
ID:
884039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 13: 206 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883374



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum lastellei
  • Lastellei Clerodendrum
  • Lastellei Vervain
  • Lastellei Clerodendrum


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Description

Clerodendrum lastellei (also called Lastelle's clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with lance-shaped leaves, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is found in open habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum lastellei 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 flowers of Clerodendrum lastellei 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 lastellei 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 lastellei

Clerodendrum lastellei can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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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