Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hexangulatum
ID:
883155

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Thomas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 70 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882490

Common Names

  • Clerodendrum hexangulatum
  • Six-Angled Clerodendrum
  • Six-Angled Vervain
  • Hexangulatum Clerodendrum

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Description

Clerodendrum hexangulatum (also called Hexangular Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a rounded growth habit and grows to a height of 6-8 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open, sunny areas such as gardens and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum hexangulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum hexangulatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum hexangulatum is a tropical shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in the summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Clerodendrum hexangulatum

Clerodendrum hexangulatum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Clerodendrum hexangulatum FAQ

What are the common names of Clerodendrum hexangulatum?

Hexagonal Clerodendrum

What is the distribution of Clerodendrum hexangulatum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum hexangulatum?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.

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,

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