Glory-bower (Clerodendrum chinense, Plant-book, reimpr.: 707 (1989))

Family: Lamiaceae

Author: (Osbeck) Mabb.

Bibliography: Plant-book, reimpr.: 707 (1989)

Year: 1989

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Clerodendrum

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Himalaya to S. China and Malesia

Description

Glory-bower (Clerodendrum chinense), captivating with its vibrant blooms and lush foliage, is a striking member of the Lamiaceae family. This perennial plant has been valued for its ornamental appeal and can be traced back to regions spanning from the Himalayas to southern China and Malesia. Documented in literature as far back as 1989, the scientific record by (Osbeck) Mabb. in the Plant-book highlights its esteemed position in botanical studies.

Known for its sprawling growth, Glory-bower typically flourishes in warm, humid climates, thriving in well-drained soils. The plant’s leaves are large, heart-shaped, and emit a distinct fragrance when crushed. However, it is the clusters of tubular, aromatic flowers, often in shades of white or pink, that captivate garden enthusiasts and nature lovers. These blooms not only enhance the visual appeal of gardens but also attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, thereby fostering ecological balance.

Beyond its ornamental uses, Clerodendrum chinense is sometimes regarded for its traditional medicinal applications in various cultures within its native range. Despite its beauty, it is essential to manage its growth, as it has the potential to become invasive under optimal conditions.

Overall, the Glory-bower stands as a testament to the diversity and splendor of plant life across the Asian landscape, offering both aesthetic and ecological contributions to the environments it adorns.

Common Names

Deu: lauben-losstrauch
Eng: stickbush, glory-bower
Por: clerodendron-branco-perfumado
Swe: doftklerodendrum
En: Glory-bower, Stickbush, Fragrant Cleodendron, Malathè tompang, Chinese Glory Bower
Zh: Chong ban xiu mo li, 臭茉莉
Fi: Tuoksukohtalonköynnös, Tuoksukohtalonpensas
Fr: Hortensia
De: Lauben-Losstrauch
Id: Bunga Melati Susun Papua
Ml: മോട്ടോർമോഹിനി
Pt: Clerodendron-branco-perfumado
Sv: Doftklerodendrum
Zh-tw: 臭茉莉
Th: นางแย้ม
Vi: Ngọc nữ thơm

Synonyms

• Volkmannia japonica (Jacq.)
• Clerodendrum fragrans ((Vent.) R.Br.)
• Agricolaea fragrans ((Vent.) Schrank)
• Clerodendrum japonicum var. pleniflorum ((Schauer) Maheshw.)
• Clerodendrum philippinum (Schauer)
• Clerodendrum fragrans f. pleniflorum ((Schauer) Standl. & Steyerm.)
• Clerodendrum fragrans var. multiplex (Sweet)
• Clerodendrum chinense var. parviflorum (M.R.Almeida)
• Clerodendrum philippinum var. simplex (C.Y.Wu & R.C.Fang)
• Cryptanthus chinensis (Osbeck)
• Ovieda fragrans ((Vent.) Hitchc.)
• Clerodendrum philippinum f. corymbosum ((Bakh.) Moldenke)
• Clerodendrum roseum (Poit.)
• Clerodendrum chinense var. hamrense (Das, Sarma & Borthakur)
• Clerodendrum fragrans var. pleniflorum (Schauer)
• Clerodendrum philippinum f. multiplex ((Sweet) Moldenke)
• Clerodendrum philippinum f. subfertile (Moldenke)
• Clerodendrum japonicum ((Jacq.) Gandhi)
• Clerodendrum macradenium (Miq.)
• Volkameria fragrans (Vent.)
• Clerodendrum fragrans f. corymbosum (Bakh.)
• Viburnum deltoideum (M.E.Jones)
• Clerodendrum chinense var. simplex ((Moldenke) S.L.Chen)
• Clerodendrum lasiocephalum (C.B.Clarke)
• Clerodendrum chinense var. plenum (M.R.Almeida)
• Clerodendrum philippinum f. pleniflorum ((Schauer) Moldenke)
• Clerodendrum riedelii (Oliv.)

Distribution

• Andaman Is. (native)
• Assam (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Borneo (native)
• Cambodia (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• Jawa (native)
• Malaya (native)
• Maluku (native)
• Myanmar (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Nicobar Is. (native)
• Philippines (native)
• Sulawesi (native)
• Sumatera (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Vietnam (native)
• Argentina Northwest (introduced)
• Ascension (introduced)
• Bahamas (introduced)
• Bangladesh (introduced)
• Belize (introduced)
• Bermuda (introduced)
• Cook Is. (introduced)
• Costa Rica (introduced)
• Cuba (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• El Salvador (introduced)
• Fiji (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Galápagos (introduced)
• Guatemala (introduced)
• Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Honduras (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Leeward Is. (introduced)
• Lesser Sunda Is. (introduced)
• Mexico Southeast (introduced)
• Mozambique (introduced)
• Nicaragua (introduced)
• Niue (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Panamá (introduced)
• Paraguay (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• Seychelles (introduced)
• Society Is. (introduced)
• Taiwan (introduced)
• Tanzania (introduced)
• Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
• Tuamotu (introduced)
• Venezuela (introduced)
• Windward Is. (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Flower

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Other

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Habit

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Bark

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2925357)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946989-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Clerodendrum chinense (Osbeck) Mabb.)

Specifications

Growth