Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 13: 219 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886894
Common Names
- Clerodendrum sylvestre
- Glorybower
- Fragrant Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum sylvestre (also called Wild Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open fields to woodlands. It has an upright growth habit and can reach heights of up to 3 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum sylvestre is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its flowers are a food source for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum sylvestre is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black or dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum sylvestre is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Clerodendrum sylvestre requires minimal care.
Where to Find Clerodendrum sylvestre
Clerodendrum sylvestre is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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,