Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
883589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Gandhi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hassan Distr. : 487 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882924

Common Names

  • Clerodendrum japonicum
  • Japanese Glorybower
  • Fragrant Glorybower

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Description

Clerodendrum japonicum (also called 'Japanese Clerodendrum', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has an erect stem with white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clerodendrum japonicum var. japonicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum japonicum has small, white flowers that are borne in dense panicles. The seeds are small, brown and shiny. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum japonicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For cultivation, it prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant but will perform best with regular watering.

Where to Find Clerodendrum japonicum

Clerodendrum japonicum can be found in the temperate regions of Asia, from Japan to China.

Clerodendrum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum japonicum?

Clerodendrum japonicum

What is the common name of Clerodendrum japonicum?

Japanese Glorybower

What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum japonicum?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

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-42716: Based on the initial data import
Kanchi N. Gandhi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gandhi' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.