Clerodendrum philippinum

Glory Tree, Philippine Clerodendrum, Cashmere Bouquet

Message of the Flower

Integrally Equal Basis in the Physical

The Mother’s Comment

What you have, I have; what you can do, I can do; what you express, I express - we are all alike.

Colour

White, red

Family

Lamiaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

The individual flowers are small, but clusters can be quite large.

Flower Texture

Soft, smooth.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

highly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Rough, slightly hairy.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in suitable climates.

Blooming Period

Late summer to fall.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil but tolerates some drought once established.

Soil Type

Prefers rich, well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in warmer temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to mealybugs and spider mites; may suffer from root rot if overwatered.

Pollinators

Attracts butterflies and bees.

Habitat

Native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia, often found in open woodlands and garden settings.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.