No images found for this plant ID: 10834.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "10834" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Natal glorybower
Scientific Name: Clerodendrum glabrum
Family: Verbenaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clerodendrum glabrum: Natal Glorybower
Clerodendrum glabrum, commonly known as Natal Glorybower, is a tree or shrub with showy white flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text mentions "White Cat's Whiskers" as an alternate name, and the plant may have "Cats whisker" associated to it. Pet owners are advised to be aware if your pet is sensitive or attracted to whisker-like plants or plants attractive to cats.
Considerations for Children
- Mentioned as growing into a shrub, parents should be aware of this plant's growth habits and its potential interactions with their children if it's accessible.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clerodendrum glabrum E. Mey.
- Common Names: Natal Glorybower, White Cat's Whiskers, Smooth Tinderwood
- Family: Lamiaceae (formerly Verbenaceae in some classifications)
- Genus: Clerodendrum
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Clerodendrum euryphyllum Mildbr.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Natal Glorybower is described as a perennial tree or shrub.
- It can grow into a small to medium deciduous tree, reaching heights of 9-12 meters.
- The bark is fissured.
- It produces showy heads of white flowers with pink stamens.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Natal.
- Found in Victoria (Australia), where only two known trees existed as of the provided text.
- It inhabits evergreen and semi-evergreen bushland and thicket.
Traditional Uses
- In some instances, a leaf infusion is used for stomachaches. The leaves contain glycosides, polyphenols, saponins, and steroids.
Ecological Role
- It is sometimes considered a plant not to harbor.
Synonyms and Similar Plants
- Chinese Glory Bower (Clerodendrum chinense)
- Japanese Glory Bower (Clerodendrum japonicum)
- Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum)
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clerodendrum glabrum.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- Catalogue of Life: Taxonomic information on Clerodendrum glabrum.