Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
leucophloeum
ID:
884134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 91 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883469



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum leucophloeum
  • White-barked Clerodendrum
  • White-barked Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum leucophloeum (also called White-spotted Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with erect stems that can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are ovate and up to 10 cm long. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum leucophloeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum leucophloeum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded nut. The seedlings are slender and erect with a single, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum leucophloeum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or air layering. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be planted in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Clerodendrum leucophloeum

Clerodendrum leucophloeum can be found in tropical Africa.

Clerodendrum leucophloeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum leucophloeum?

Clerodendrum leucophloeum

What is the common name of Clerodendrum leucophloeum?

White-spotted clerodendrum

What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum leucophloeum?

Tropical rainforest

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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