Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
fuscum
ID:
882591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 175 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881926

Common Names

  • Clerodendrum fuscum
  • Fuscous Clerodendrum
  • Pagoda Flower

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Description

Clerodendrum fuscum (also called Brown Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum fuscum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum fuscum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum fuscum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Clerodendrum fuscum

Clerodendrum fuscum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Clerodendrum fuscum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum fuscum?

Clerodendrum fuscum

What is the common name of Clerodendrum fuscum?

Fuscous Clerodendrum

Where is Clerodendrum fuscum found?

Clerodendrum fuscum is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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,