Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
886203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 116 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885538

Common Names

  • Clerodendrum Polycephalum
  • Polycephalum Clerodendrum
  • Polycephalum Glorybower

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Description

Clerodendrum polycephalum (also called Five-Headed Glorybower, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and grows in open woodlands, gardens, and other warm climates.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum polycephalum is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are small, with slender stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum polycephalum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a fast-growing, short-lived shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet.

Where to Find Clerodendrum polycephalum

Clerodendrum polycephalum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Clerodendrum polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum polycephalum?

Clerodendrum polycephalum

What is the common name of Clerodendrum polycephalum?

Many-headed clerodendrum

What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum polycephalum?

Clerodendrum polycephalum is native to tropical Africa and Asia

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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