Clerodendrum palmatolobatum

Clerodendrum palmatolobatum[2] is an Asian species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.[3] C. palmatolobatum is found in Cambodia and Vietnam, where it may be called ngọc nữ lá chân vịt:[1] meaning [ngọc nữ = Clerodendrum] with leaves like duck's feet.

Clerodendrum palmatolobatum
Flower-head in Cát Tiên National Park
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Ajugoideae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Species:
C. palmatolobatum
Binomial name
Clerodendrum palmatolobatum
Dop, 1935
Synonyms

Clerodendrum palmatilobatum P Dop.[1]

Description

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Whole plant: C. palmatolobatum

C. palmatolobatum is a shrub, growing up to 3 m tall, with bright red flowers. The overall appearance is similar to other "pagoda flowers" such as C. paniculatum, only with distinctive lobed, variable leaves that are approximately 130 x 100 mm with 5-7 lobes.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Phạm Hoàng Hộ (2003) Cây Cỏ Việt Nam: an Illustrated Flora of Vietnam vol. II (entry: 7376). Publ. Nhà Xuẩt Bản Trẻ, HCMC, VN.
  2. ^ Dop PLA (1935) Flore Générale de l'Indo-Chine 4: 866.
  3. ^ Plants of the World Online (POWO). "Clerodendrum palmatolobatum Dop". Retrieved 8 July 2020.
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