Verbenaceae · Clerodendrum

Clerodendron

Clerodendrum heterophyllum

Also known as Tree Of Little Stars

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Native to
Mascarene Islands
Flowering
February-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Clerodendrum heterophyllum
Genus
Clerodendrum
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Grown as hedge plant
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
Mascarene Islands
Flowering & fruiting
February-December

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Verbenaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Verbenaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Clerodendron

Clerodendron (Clerodendrum heterophyllum) is a shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family (Verbena/Teak family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite/whorled simple/compound leaves, spike/raceme/cymose flower clusters, drupe fruit. It is typically found in grown as hedge plant. It is native to Mascarene Islands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-December.

Illustration representing the Verbenaceae family
Botanical family

Verbenaceae

Verbena/Teak family

Clerodendron belongs to the Verbenaceae family.

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