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stickbush
Scientific Name: Clerodendrum chinense
Family: Verbenaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clerodendrum chinense - Stickbush
This page provides information about Clerodendrum chinense, commonly known as stickbush.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant has a shrubby or tree-like growth habit, which might make it accessible to pets and children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clerodendrum chinense (Osb.) Mabberley
- Common Name: Stickbush
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Group: Dicot
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant has been identified in Hawaii (HI), the mainland United States (L48), and Puerto Rico (PR).
- It is considered an exotic species in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clerodendrum chinense is a perennial plant.
- It can grow as a shrub, subshrub, or tree.
- It is classified as a hardwood.
Quirky Facts
- One unusual use of the term "stick bush" is related to automotive parts, specifically a "gear stick bush" in various vehicles.
- The "Harry Lauder's walking stick bush" is a cultivar known for its twisted branches, offering winter interest after the leaves have fallen.
Further Information
- Additional information and photos can be found at http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/clefra.html.