Clerodendrum japonicum
Japanese Glorybower
Also known as: Volkameria coccinea (D.Dietr.) Schauer +1 more
- Volkameria coccinea (D.Dietr.) Schauer
- Volkameria japonica Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Clerodendrum japonicum (commonly known as Japanese Glorybower) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Clerodendrum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Jawa, Laos, Nepal, Philippines, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan, Korea, Malaya, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Sri Lanka
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms