Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 677 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884511
Common Names
- Clerodendrum myrianthum
- Flaming Glorybower
- Myrianthum Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum myrianthum (also called Clerodendrum myrianthum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Asia. It grows up to 10 feet tall and has a spreading growth habit. Its leaves are ovate and have a glossy texture. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum myrianthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum myrianthum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem. The leaves are narrow and pointed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum myrianthum is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Clerodendrum myrianthum
Clerodendrum myrianthum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It is also found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Clerodendrum myrianthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum myrianthum?
Clerodendrum myrianthum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum myrianthum?
Myrianthous clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum myrianthum?
Clerodendrum myrianthum is found in tropical and subtropical areas.
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,