clerodendrumclerodendrum
genusgenusDiverse flowering plants known for their showy blooms that often feature delicate petals and long, protruding stamens arranged in eye-catching clusters. These ornamental beauties can take the form of shrubs, vines, or small trees, and many produce fragrant flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek words 'kleros' meaning 'chance' or 'fate' and 'dendron' meaning 'tree', originally given because of varying medicinal properties attributed to different species.
Interesting fact!
Many species in this genus undergo a remarkable color change as their flowers age, with the same plant simultaneously displaying blooms in different hues, creating a multicolored display.
All species of Clerodendrum
clerodendrumQuadriloculare
Starburst clerodendrum, Bronze-leaf beauty, Philippine glory bower.
clerodendrumSchmidtii
Chain of glory, Red glory bower, Bleeding heart vine.
clerodendrumMyricoides
Blue butterfly bush, Blue glory bower, Chinese glory bower.
clerodendrumThomsoniae
Bleeding heart vine, Bag flower, Glory bower.
clerodendrumIncisum
Musical notes plant, Musical notes clerodendrum, Musical notes vine.
clerodendrumBungei
Rose glory, Cashmere bouquet, Glory bower.
clerodendrumUgandense
Blue butterfly bush, Blue glory bower, Uganda glory bower.
clerodendrumSplendens
Flaming glory bower, Scarlet glory bower, Red glory vine.
clerodendrumSpeciosissimum
Java glory bower, Flaming glory bower, Red glory tree.
clerodendrumChinense
Chinese glory bower, Butterfly bush, Double butterfly jasmine.
clerodendrumPaniculatum
Pagoda flower, Orange tower flower, Red butterfly tree.
clerodendrumWallichii
Bridal veil, Nodding clerodendrum, Dancing ladies.
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