Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
scopiferum
ID:
886957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 881 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886292



Common Names

  • Scopifer Clerodendrum
  • Scopifer Glorybower
  • Scopifer Bleeding Heart


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Description

Clerodendrum scopiferum (also called Bristly clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has a spreading growth habit and grows up to 2 m in height. It is found in moist meadows, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum scopiferum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum scopiferum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum scopiferum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Clerodendrum scopiferum

Clerodendrum scopiferum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Clerodendrum scopiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum scopiferum?

Clerodendrum scopiferum

What are the common names of Clerodendrum scopiferum?

Clerodendrum, Flame of the Woods, and Red-hot Cat's Tail

What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum scopiferum?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree

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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