Clerodendrum speciosissimum
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Clerodendrum speciosissimum is a tropical shrub of the family of Verbena
, originally from Java.
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae, commonly known as the verbena family or vervain family, is a family of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs and herbs notable for heads, spikes, or clusters of small flowers, many of which have an aromatic smell.Recent phylogenetic studies have shown that...
, originally from Java.
Description
The shrub can reach up to 4 m. The leaves are square-shaped, and the large heart-shaped flowers can reach up to 30 cm. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant, in particular for its bright red flowers.External links
- Clerodendrum speciosissimum Van Geert ex C. Morren, at Tela Botanica
- Clerodendrum speciosissimum Van Geert ex Morr., at Tela Botanica
- Clerodendrum speciosissimum Van Geert ex Morr., at ITISIntegrated Taxonomic Information SystemThe Integrated Taxonomic Information System is a partnership designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the taxonomy of biological species. ITIS was originally formed in 1996 as an interagency group within the U.S...
- Clerodendrum speciosissimum C.Morren, at AlukaAlukaAluka is an online digital library focusing on materials about Africa. Aluka's mission is to connect scholars from around the world by building a common platform that allows online collaboration and knowledge sharing...
- Clerodendrum speciosissimum Van Geert ex C. Morren, at aris-grin.gov