Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pleiosciadium
ID:
886170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 177 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885505



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum pleiosciadium
  • Many-spiked Clerodendrum
  • Many-spiked Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium (also called Five-Leaved Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a reddish-green color. It is found in moist soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and is tolerant of flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal herb. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clerodendrum pleiosciadium

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum pleiosciadium?

Clerodendrum pleiosciadium

What is the common name of Clerodendrum pleiosciadium?

Many-spiked Clerodendrum

What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum pleiosciadium?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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,