Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(1): 259 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885910
Common Names
- Robustum Clerodendrum
- Robust Clerodendrum
- Robust Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum robustum (also called Robust Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It has an upright growth habit and grows in sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas. Its leaves are oval and green, and its stems are erect and branched.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clerodendrum robustum var. robustum
Clerodendrum robustum var. macrocalyx R.Fern.
Clerodendrum robustum var. mafiense Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum robustum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum robustum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.
Where to Find Clerodendrum robustum
Clerodendrum robustum is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Clerodendrum robustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum robustum?
Clerodendrum robustum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum robustum?
Robust Clerodendrum
What is the family of Clerodendrum robustum?
Lamiaceae
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,