Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
884919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 1: 84 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884254



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum microcalyx
  • Small-Calyx Clerodendrum
  • Microcalyx Clerodendrum


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Description

Clerodendrum microcalyx (also called Small-flowered Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It grows up to 4 m tall and has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum microcalyx 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 microcalyx 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 microcalyx

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

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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