Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Thomas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 75 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886522
Common Names
- Singwan Clerodendrum
- Singwan Glorybower
- Singwan's Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum singwanum (also called Singwan Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along roadsides. It has a bushy habit and grows to a height of 6-10 feet. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum singwanum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum singwanum flower is white or pinkish in color, with four petals and a long, curved style. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, with long stems and thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum singwanum 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 singwanum
Clerodendrum singwanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Clerodendrum singwanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum singwanum?
Clerodendrum singwanum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum singwanum?
Singwan Clerodendrum
Where is Clerodendrum singwanum native to?
India
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,