Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
morigono
ID:
885102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Racc. Bot. : 98 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884437



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum Morigono
  • Morigono Clerodendrum
  • Morigono Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum morigono (also called Morigono Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks, from southern Colombia to northern Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum morigono is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an herbal remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum morigono is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are small, slender plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum morigono is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Clerodendrum morigono

Clerodendrum morigono can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42856: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.