Clerodendrum paniculatum

Clerodendrum paniculatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Species:
C. paniculatum
Binomial name
Clerodendrum paniculatum
Synonyms
  • Caprifolium paniculatum Noronha
  • Cleianthus coccineus Lour. ex B.A.Gomes
  • Clerodendrum pyramidale Andrews
  • Clerodendrum diversifolium Vahl
  • Clerodendrum splendidum Wall. ex Griff.
  • Volkameria angulata Lour.
  • Volkameria diversifolia Vahl

Clerodendrum paniculatum, the pagoda flower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clerodendrum of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae). It is native to tropical Asia and Papuasia (southern China including Taiwan, Indochina, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines, Bismarck Archipelago), Fiji, and French Polynesia. It is introduced in Central America. It is noted for its red flowers, arranged in a thyrsoid cyme up to 40 cm (16 in) long by 38 cm (15 in) wide, and very precisely formed.

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