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Kaempfer's glorybower
Scientific Name: Clerodendrum kaempferi
Family: Verbenaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kaempfer's Glorybower: A Gardener's Delight
Let's explore the fascinating world of Kaempfer's Glorybower, a plant admired for its vibrant flowers and interesting growth habit.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Clerodendrum kaempferi (Jacq.) Siebold
- Common Names: Kaempfer's Glorybower, Japanese Glorybower
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Verbenaceae (Lamiaceae is also mentioned, though Verbenaceae appears to be the currently accepted family.)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Clerodendrum japonicum (Thunb.) is listed as a synonym.
- Alternative Scientific Names: Clerodendrum kaempferi (Jacq.) Sieb. ex Steud.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is not native to the US.
- Found in the Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
- The species is associated with various regions and databases including a USF specimen, Discover Life and the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Can be a tree or a shrub.
- Duration: Perennial.
- Flower Color: Red-orange.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions various observations, including one noting a "Red-orange flower - Kaempfer's glorybower," tagged by Shelley Huang. This indicates the vibrant colors attract attention and photography.
Further Information
- USF (University of South Florida) specimen details are available.
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Taxonomic information can be found in the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
- Garden Guides offers information about gardening with Kaempfer's Glorybower.