Clerodendrum paniculatum

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. 389
  • Clerodendrum paniculatum
  • L.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Clerodendrum paniculatum
  • Genus: Clerodendrum
  • Synonym: Caprifolium paniculatum Noronha
  • Common/Local Name(s): Pagoda Flower.
  • Family: Verbanaceae
  • Botanical Description: Clerodendrum paniculatum is an upright, herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 2-3 meters (6-10 feet) tall. It has a bushy growth habit with multiple branches stemming from a single base. Stems: The stems are typically square-shaped, a characteristic of many members of the Lamiaceae family, and can be slightly woody at the base. The leaves are large, broad, and heart-shaped (cordate) with pointed tips. They can be up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and equally wide. The leaves are smooth with a deep green color and often have a slightly glossy appearance. The edges are prominently toothed. The flowers are arranged in large, pyramidal, tiered clusters that can be up to 45 cm (18 inches) long. The flowers are bright red to orange, tubular, and grouped in whorls along the branched panicles. Each flower is about 2.5 cm (1 inch) long, opening into four distinct lobes with prominent stamens extending beyond the petals. The flowering season typically occurs in late summer through early fall, depending on the climate. After flowering, Clerodendrum paniculatum produces small, blue-black berries encased in a fleshy red calyx, adding further interest to the plant after the flowering season.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers around July to October. Fruits begin to form as the flowers fade, and this is around October to December.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental Use, Traditional Medicine and Attracting Wildlife.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Oboama Oyigbo Rivers State.
  • Habit: Herb
  • Mode: Wild

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