Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
884061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 229 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883396



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum laxiflorum
  • Lax-flowered Clerodendrum
  • Lax Clerodendrum


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Description

Clerodendrum laxiflorum (also called Loose-Flowered Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is a low-growing, upright shrub with narrow, arching leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum laxiflorum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum laxiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Clerodendrum laxiflorum

Clerodendrum laxiflorum 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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