Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
micans
ID:
884897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 180 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884232



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum micans
  • Shining Clerodendrum
  • Velvet-Leaf Clerodendrum


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Description

Clerodendrum micans (also called Shining Glorybower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 10 feet in height. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum micans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum micans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a yellow-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum micans is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, it will spread quickly and can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Clerodendrum micans

Clerodendrum micans can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Clerodendrum micans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum micans?

Clerodendrum micans

What is the common name of Clerodendrum micans?

Gleaming Clerodendrum

What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum micans?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist forests.

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,