Clerodendrum indicum
| Clerodendrum indicum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Clerodendrum |
| Species: | C. indicum
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| Binomial name | |
| Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze
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Clerodendrum indicum, commonly known as Turk's turban, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is a perennial shrub or subshrub native to tropical and subtropical parts of Asia.[1]
Taxonomy
Clerodendrum indicum was originally described under the basionym Siphonanthus indicus by Carl Linnaeus. The current combination was published by Otto Kuntze.[2]
Description
Clerodendrum indicum is a perennial plant that may grow as a shrub or subshrub. In cultivation and naturalized settings it can reach several metres in height. The species typically has whorled leaves and terminal inflorescences with long, tubular flowers; mature plants may produce drupaceous fruits.[3]
Uses and ecology
Clerodendrum indicum is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions. In some areas where it has been introduced, it grows in disturbed or open habitats.
References
- ^ "Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ "Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Huang, X. (2023). "Pollen morphology of Clerodendrum L. (Lamiaceae) from China and its systematic implications". Plants. Retrieved 2026-01-05.