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Clerodendrum quadriloculare (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Variegated Star Burst, Variegated Firecracker Bush |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves (15 to 38 cm long, 10 cm wide) have simple leaf blade with yellow and green pattern. Leaf arrangement is opposite. Leaf margin is entire and slightly wavy. |
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| Etymology | Genus epithet Clerodendrum is from the Greek word "kleros" which means chance and "dendron" meaning a tree. Species epithet quadriloculare means having a four-chambered ovary. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
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Others
| Master ID | 32343 |
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| Species ID | 6753 |
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