Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) A.Rajendran & P.Daniel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 38: 133 (1996 publ. 2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356978
Common Names
- Clerodendrum andamanense
- Andamanense Clerodendrum
- Clerodendrum
Synonyms
- Clerodendrum lankawiense andamanense Moldenke [unknown]
Description
Clerodendrum andamanense (also called Andaman Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to the Andaman Islands, where it is found in primary and secondary forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum andamanense is a fast-growing, ornamental tree that is often used as a windbreak or shade tree. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum andamanense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum andamanense is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 m (20 ft) in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Clerodendrum andamanense
Clerodendrum andamanense is native to the Andaman Islands.
Clerodendrum andamanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum andamanense?
Clerodendrum andamanense
What is the common name of Clerodendrum andamanense?
Andamanense Clerodendrum
Where is Clerodendrum andamanense found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Arumugam Rajendran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rajendran' in the authors string.