Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
myrtifolium
ID:
885448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 13: 211 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000884783

Common Names

  • Myrtifolium Clerodendrum
  • Clerodendrum Myrtifolium
  • Myrtle-leaved Clerodendrum

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Description

Clerodendrum myrtifolium (also called myrtle-leaved clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in dry or moist soils in open areas, such as savannas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum myrtifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum myrtifolium is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, shrubby plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum myrtifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sandy, and loamy soils. It is best grown in a sunny location, but will tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Clerodendrum myrtifolium

Clerodendrum myrtifolium is native to India.

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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