Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 549 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884070
Common Names
- Mandarin Clerodendrum
- Glorybower
- Fragrant Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum mandarinorum (also called Mandarin Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with four petals. It is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum mandarinorum 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 mandarinorum is a white or pinkish-white star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum mandarinorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt-tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Clerodendrum mandarinorum
Clerodendrum mandarinorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Clerodendrum mandarinorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum mandarinorum?
Clerodendrum mandarinorum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum mandarinorum?
Mandarin clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum mandarinorum?
Native to tropical Africa
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,