Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
silvanum
ID:
887080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henriq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 148 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886415



Common Names

  • Silvanum Clerodendrum
  • Woodland Clerodendrum
  • Woodland Glorybower


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Description

Clerodendrum silvanum (also called Forest Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of drought and salt.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum silvanum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clerodendrum silvanum for. botryodes (Hiern) R.Fern.
Clerodendrum silvanum var. brevitubum R.Fern.
Clerodendrum silvanum for. caulanthum (Exell) R.Fern.
Clerodendrum silvanum var. silvanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum silvanum is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum silvanum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings can be taken in early spring or summer.

Where to Find Clerodendrum silvanum

Clerodendrum silvanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Nigeria to Tanzania.

Clerodendrum silvanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum silvanum?

Clerodendrum silvanum

What is the family of Clerodendrum silvanum?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Clerodendrum silvanum?

Silvan clerodendrum

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