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 | |
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| Flower-head in Cát Tiên National Park | |
Scientific 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 | |
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Clerodendrum palmatilobatum P Dop.[1] | |
Description
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
- Phạm Hoàng Hộ (2003) Cây Cỏ Việt Nam: an Illustrated Flora of Vietnam vol. II (entry: 7376). Publ. Nhà Xuẩt Bản Trẻ, HCMC, VN.
- Dop PLA (1935) Flore Générale de l'Indo-Chine 4: 866.
- Plants of the World Online (POWO). "Clerodendrum palmatolobatum Dop". Retrieved 8 July 2020.
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