Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 265 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885730
Common Names
- Dwarf clerodendrum
- Pygmy clerodendrum
- Clerodendrum pygmaeum
Description
Clerodendrum pygmaeum (also called Clerodendrum pygmaeum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum pygmaeum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clerodendrum pygmaeum is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, light green grass.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum pygmaeum is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall. Cuttings can be taken in spring or fall.
Where to Find Clerodendrum pygmaeum
Clerodendrum pygmaeum can be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China.
Clerodendrum pygmaeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum pygmaeum?
Clerodendrum pygmaeum
What is the common name of Clerodendrum pygmaeum?
Pygmy Clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum pygmaeum?
It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
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,