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Clerodendrum buchananii var. fallax

Scientific Name: Clerodendrum buchananii var. fallax

Family: Verbenaceae

Category: Dicot

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Clerodendrum buchananii var. fallax: A Tropical Beauty

Clerodendrum buchananii var. fallax, commonly known as Red Clerodendrum or Pagoda Flower, is a striking plant often admired for its vibrant blooms. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and more.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is present in homes and gardens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clerodendrum buchananii (Roxb.) Walp. var. fallax (Lindl.) Bakh.
  • Family: Lamiaceae (formerly Verbenaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Clerodendrum buchananii Roxb. var. fallax (Lindley) Bakhuizen
    • Clerodendrum fallax Lindl.
    • Clerodendrum greyi Baker
    • Clerodendrum speciosissimum Drapiez (Some authors consider C. speciosissimum to be synonymous.)
  • Basionym: Clerodendrum fallax Lindl.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in locations such as Hawaii (Allerton Garden, Kipahulu, Maui), Yap Island (Federated States of Micronesia), and Tuamotu.
  • It is noted as naturalized in certain areas, including Maui and the Ka`u District of Hawaii.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mention of Clerodendrum speciosissimum (maybe synonym of C.buchananii var. fallax) ( &#269ele&#271 Lamiaceae)

Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: Catalogue of Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS
  • Plants of Hawaii (by Forest and Kim Starr)
  • Wikimedia Commons: Contains images of Clerodendrum buchananii var. fallax