Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 71 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886949
Common Names
- Clerodendrum tanganyikense
- Tanganyikense Clerodendrum
- Tanganyikense Vervain
Description
Clerodendrum tanganyikense (also called Tanganyika Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open fields to woodlands. It has an upright growth habit and can reach heights of up to 3 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum tanganyikense is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum tanganyikense flowers are small and white, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short with thin, upright leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum tanganyikense is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Clerodendrum tanganyikense requires minimal care.
Where to Find Clerodendrum tanganyikense
Clerodendrum tanganyikense is native to East Africa, from Tanzania to Mozambique.
Clerodendrum tanganyikense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum tanganyikense?
Clerodendrum tanganyikense
What is the common name of Clerodendrum tanganyikense?
Tanganyika Clerodendrum
What is the natural habitat of Clerodendrum tanganyikense?
It is native to Tanzania and Kenya.
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,