Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
trichanthum
ID:
887914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 9: 344 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887249



Common Names

  • Clerodendrum trichanthum
  • Clerodendrum Trichanthum Plant
  • Trichanthum Plant


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Description

Clerodendrum trichanthum (also called Chinese Glorybower, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and grows in moist, low-lying areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum trichanthum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum trichanthum is a small, white, bisexual flower, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is an ovoid, smooth, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum trichanthum can be propagated from seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Clerodendrum trichanthum

Clerodendrum trichanthum is native to Southeast Asia, particularly India. It can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and other areas with moist soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43120: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.