Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 319 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805557
Common Names
- Clerodendrum leucobotrys
- Leucobotrys Clerodendrum
- Leucobotrys Starburst
Description
Clerodendrum leucobotrys (also called White-flowered clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum leucobotrys is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum leucobotrys is white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum leucobotrys is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Clerodendrum leucobotrys
Clerodendrum leucobotrys is native to tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and scrub forests.
Clerodendrum leucobotrys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum leucobotrys?
Clerodendrum leucobotrys
What is the growth rate of Clerodendrum leucobotrys?
Clerodendrum leucobotrys grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Clerodendrum leucobotrys?
Clerodendrum leucobotrys prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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,