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• Some varieties, like Clerodendrum paniculatum, are shrubs reaching up to 8 feet.
• Succulent types such as Red Pagoda Crassula are grown as standalone specimens.

Plants Referred to as Pagoda Plant

• Clerodendrum paniculatum (Pagoda Flower): Also known as Hanuman Kireetam. It is a species of flowering plant.
• Erythronium 'Pagoda': A hybrid between Erythronium tuolumnense and potentially related to E. californicum 'White Beauty'.
• Red Pagoda Crassula (Crassula corymbulosa): A succulent.
• Black Pagoda Plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher): A relative of the Lipstick plant.
• Downy Pagoda-plant (Blephilia ciliata): Also called downy wood mint, sunny woodmint, or Ohio horsemint.

Clerodendrum paniculatum

• Common Name: Pagoda Flower
• Scientific Name: Clerodendrum paniculatum
• Family: Verbenaceae (verbena or vervain family)

Clerodendrum paniculatum earned its common name "pagoda flower" due to the tiered, pyramidal shape of its flower clusters, resembling a Japanese pagoda. The species epithet, paniculatum, refers to the large, paniculate clusters of flowers.

• Growth Habit: An upright evergreen shrub with an open branching habit, growing up to 8 feet tall.
• Habitat: Native to Southern and Southeast Asia. It grows well in north Florida.
• Cultivation: Best grown in full to partial sun in rich, average to moist soil with good drainage.
• Ecological Role: While considered an aggressive plant, it is noted as being less invasive than other species.

This plant is attractive to hummingbirds.

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a hybrid of North American origin closely related to E. californicum 'White Beauty'. It is a vigorous hybrid which is easily grown.

• Description: Possesses mottled, rich green leaves and stems reaching up to 35cm.
• Flowers: Produces up to 10 nodding, creamy-yellow flowers, each 5-6cm in width, with recurved petals, a brown central ring, and deep yellow anthers.

Blephilia ciliata

• Common Names: Downy Pagoda-plant, downy wood mint, sunny woodmint, Ohio horsemint
• Scientific Name: Blephilia ciliata
• Family: Lamiaceae

Blephilia ciliata is also referred to as Downy Pagoda-plant and is found in eastern North America.

• Flowers: The flowers are whorled around the upper stem, forming stacked, saucer-like clusters of lavender flowers.

Aeschynanthus pulcher

• Common Names: Black Pagoda Plant
• Description: A cousin to the Lipstick Plant that has thick leathery leaves and orange blooms.

Crassula corymbulosa

• Common Names: Red Pagoda Crassula
• Description: An easy-to-grow succulent.

Quirky Facts

• The flowers of Clerodendrum paniculatum are arranged in a tiered structure, resembling a Japanese pagoda, hence its common name.

Further Information

• Dave's Garden: Offers a community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
• Floridata Plant Profile: Contains information on Clerodendrum paniculatum.
• PLANTS Database: A website that can provide details about the Downy pagoda-plant (Blephilia ciliata).
• Illinois Plant Information Network (ILPIN): Provides Illinois Distribution information about Blephilia ciliata.
• Discover Life: Has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Blephilia ciliata.
• bioimages.vanderbilt.edu: Contains images of plants.