Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 66 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884007
Common Names
- Clerodendrum macrostegium
- Large-sheathed Clerodendrum
- Large-sheathed Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum macrostegium (also called 'Large-Bracted Clerodendrum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum macrostegium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum macrostegium is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, black grain with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum macrostegium is a warm-season shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by seed and can be divided in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Clerodendrum macrostegium
Clerodendrum macrostegium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, sandy soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Clerodendrum macrostegium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum macrostegium?
Clerodendrum macrostegium
What are the common names of Clerodendrum macrostegium?
Large-leaved Clerodendrum
What is the habitat of Clerodendrum macrostegium?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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,