Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
riedelii
ID:
886526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 100 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000885861

Common Names

  • Riedelii Clerodendrum
  • Riedel's Clerodendrum
  • Riedel Clerodendrum

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Description

Clerodendrum riedelii (also called Riedel's Glorybower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 6 feet. It is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum riedelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clerodendrum riedelii is a white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum riedelii is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Clerodendrum riedelii

Clerodendrum riedelii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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-42989: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.