Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 77: 394 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879781
Common Names
- Clerodendrum boivinii
- Boivin's Clerodendrum
- African Glorybower
Description
Clerodendrum boivinii (also called Boivin's Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum boivinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum boivinii has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum boivinii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Clerodendrum boivinii
Clerodendrum boivinii is native to tropical Africa and is found in parts of Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Clerodendrum boivinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum boivinii?
Clerodendrum boivinii
What are the common names of Clerodendrum boivinii?
African daisy, African daisy bush
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum boivinii?
It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas
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,