Clerodendron

Clerodendrum paniculatum

Also known as Orange Tower Flower, Pagoda Flower

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About Clerodendron

Clerodendrum paniculatum, the pagoda flower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clerodendrum of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae). It is native to tropical Asia and Papuasia (southern China including Taiwan, Indochina, southern India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines, Bismarck Archipelago), Fiji, and French Polynesia. It is introduced in Central America. It is noted for its red flowers, arranged in a thyrsoid cyme up to 40 cm (16 in) long by 38 cm (15 in) wide, and very precisely formed.

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Clerodendrum paniculatum
Genus: Clerodendrum
Family: VERBENACEAE
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Often cultivated in gardens
Distribution: Indo-Malesia
Flowering & fruiting: May-December
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Bengali: লালভান্ডির
Kannada: ಕೃಷ್ಣನಕಿರೀಟ Krishnana kireeta, ಕೃಷ್ಣನತೇರು Krishnana teru
Malayalam: കൃഷ്ണകിരീടം, കൃഷ്ണമുടി, പെരു
Marathi: समई Samai

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Botanical family

Verbenaceae

Verbena/Teak family

Clerodendron belongs to the Verbenaceae family.

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