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Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Alba'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | White Pagoda Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southeast Asia |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Evergreen shrub, able to grow up to about 1 - 2 m tall and 2 - 3 m wide. |
| Foliage | Large and lobed leaves, opposite arrangement, measuring up to 30 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Large terminal inflorescence (pagoda-shaped) of many green and white flowers, able to reach up to 45 cm long, flowers are 5-lobed and measures about 2 cm long, stamens and style extend beyond the petals. |
| Fruits | Fruit is a bluish-black drupe. |
| 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 epithet paniculatum refers to the arrangement of flowers in terminal panicles. |
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 |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 531 |
| Species ID | 1827 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
