Clerodendrum splendens

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO V-- 942
  • Clerodendrum splendens
  • G.Don
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Clerodendrum splendens
  • Genus: Clerodendrum
  • Synonym: Clerodendrum giletii De Wild. & T.Durand
  • Common/Local Name(s): Flaming Glorybower or Glorybower.
  • Family: Tiliaceae
  • Botanical Description: Clerodendrum splendens is a vigorous climbing shrub that can reach significant heights if supported, typically growing up to 4 meters (about 13 feet) long. It tends to climb with the help of tendrils, making it ideal for trellises, fences, and other vertical structures in gardens. The leaves are large, ovate to heart-shaped, and come to a point at the tip. They are typically about 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) long. Texture: The leaves are smooth with entire margins and have a deep green, glossy appearance that enhances the plant's ornamental value. The flowers of Clerodendrum splendens are its most distinctive feature. They are borne in dense, terminal clusters. The flowers are bright red, tubular, and flared at the ends, resembling small trumpets. This striking coloration makes the plant particularly eye-catching. Blooming Period: The plant typically flowers from late spring through summer, providing a long-lasting display of vibrant red. Following flowering, Clerodendrum splendens produces small, blue-black berries that are attractive but less visually prominent compared to its flowers. The fruits are encased in a persistent calyx that turns from green to bright red, adding additional interest after the flowering season.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering is from May to September.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental Use, Ecological Benefits and Traditional Medicine.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus (Behind Donald Ekong Library)
  • Habit: Shrub
  • Mode: Wild

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