Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
trichotomum
ID:
887935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 14 : 578 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887270

Common Names

  • Three-forked Clerodendrum
  • Trichotomum Clerodendrum
  • Three-forked Clerodendrum Tree

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Description

Clerodendrum trichotomum (also called Chinese Glorybower, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and grows in moist, low-lying areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clerodendrum trichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii (Dode) Rehder
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. ferrugineum Nakai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clerodendrum trichotomum has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clerodendrum trichotomum is a perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks.

Where to Find Clerodendrum trichotomum

Clerodendrum trichotomum is native to Southeast Asia, particularly India. It can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and other areas with moist soil.

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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