Clerodendrum cyrtophyllum
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Basic Information
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: clerodendrum
Plant ID (slug): clerodendrum-cyrtophyllum
Numeric ID: 23775
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Clerodendrum cyrtophyllum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Southern and western China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic Depurative Diuretic The leaves and roots are antipyretic, depurative, diuretic[147, 218]. They have an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Bacillus dysenteriae, Meningococcus and spirochaetes[176].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Clerodendrum cyrtophyllum