Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kanichi
ID:
883775

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 119 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883110

Common Names

  • White Clerodendrum
  • White Pagoda Flower
  • White Glorybower

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Description

Clerodendrum kanichi (also called Kanichi Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests and occasionally in secondary forests. It has simple, opposite leaves which are ovate to elliptic in shape and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum kanichi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum kanichi is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedling is a small, thin plant with a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum kanichi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and drought, but will not tolerate wet soil. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Clerodendrum kanichi

Clerodendrum kanichi is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Clerodendrum kanichi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum kanichi?

Clerodendrum kanichi

What is the common name of Clerodendrum kanichi?

Kanichi Clerodendrum

What is the growth habit of Clerodendrum kanichi?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft) tall.

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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