Name
| Family Name | |
| Genus Epithet | |
| Species Epithet | |
| Name Status (botanical) | |
| Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China, northern India, Vietnam |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status 1 | Exotic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub that spreads by suckers, able to grow up to 1 m tall. |
| Foliage | Oval to ovate-shaped leaves, opposite arrangement, measuring about 20 - 30 cm long, margins are toothed, dark green on the top and light green underneath. |
| Flowers | Pink fragrant flowers borne in an inflorescence, each flower measuring about 1 - 2 cm wide. |
| Etymology | Genus Clerodendrum is from the Greek word "kleros", which means chance or fate and it refers to the unknown and doubtful medicinal properties of the plant. Species bungei is named after A. von Bunge (1813 - 1866) who was a herbalist in Ukraine. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly Food Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 522 |
| Species ID | 1818 |
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