Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 1801. 1829
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887491
Common Names
- Urticifolium Clerodendrum
- Nettle-Leaf Clerodendrum
- Nettle-Leaved Clerodendrum
Description
Clerodendrum urticifolium (also called nettle-leaved clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clerodendrum urticifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clerodendrum urticifolium has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clerodendrum urticifolium is a perennial shrub that can reach a height of 6 feet. It is native to Asia and is widely used as an ornamental plant. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Clerodendrum urticifolium
Clerodendrum urticifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, China, and Thailand.
Clerodendrum urticifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clerodendrum urticifolium?
Clerodendrum urticifolium
What is the common name of Clerodendrum urticifolium?
Nettle-leaved clerodendrum
What is the growth rate of Clerodendrum urticifolium?
Moderate
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,