Clerodendrum macrostegium
Schauer
Lamiaceae
Volkameria grandiflora Blanco
Common Name:
General Information
Clerodendrum macrostegium is a shrub or a tree that can grow up to 6 metres tall[
854- Title
- Plants of Hawaii
- Publication
-
- Author
- Starr F.; Starr K.; Loope L.
- Website
- http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/reports/
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey--Biological Resources Division;
- Year
- 2003
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Fairly detailed reports on 92 plants found growing in Hawaii, often giving plant uses. Produced in PDF format, they can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines, Indonesia (Jawa, Maluku)
Habitat
Lowland secondary forests and thickets.
Properties
| Weed Potential | Yes |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Pollinators | Lepidoptera, Bees |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Species in this genus generally grow best in full sun or partial shade in a moist but well-drained soil[
974- Title
- Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants - Identification and Cultivation of over 3,000 Tropical Plants
- Publication
-
- Author
- Ahmed Fayaz
- Publisher
- Firefly Books Ltd.; New Zealand
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 978-1-55407-489
- Description
- A good photograph and terse but detailed information for over 3,000 species of tropical plants. An excellent reference.
].
Clerodendrum macrostegium has been found naturalized in Hawaii (on the island of Kaua'i), where it is spreading by means of suckers in areas that have been disturbed by human activity. It is not known as yet how invasive the plant might be in more natural environments[
854- Title
- Plants of Hawaii
- Publication
-
- Author
- Starr F.; Starr K.; Loope L.
- Website
- http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/reports/
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey--Biological Resources Division;
- Year
- 2003
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Fairly detailed reports on 92 plants found growing in Hawaii, often giving plant uses. Produced in PDF format, they can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The leaves in decoction or as a poultice are applied externally to treat carbuncles[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
354- Title
- Plants of Guam
- Publication
-
- Author
- Moore P.H. & McMakin P.
- Website
- http://university.uog.edu/cals/people/POG/scipn.htm
- Publisher
- University of Guam.
- Year
- 1979
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief details, usually with a photo, of plants native to the island of Guam, often together with some information on their uses. An online version is available.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
Softwood cuttings
Cuttings of half-ripe wood
Root cuttings
Division of suckers
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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