Clerodendrum encompasses a range of growth forms, including deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, and climbing plants. The leaves are typically simple and may emit an undesirable odor. Flowers are borne in panicles and are generally fragrant, characterized by their salver-shaped structure and noticeable stamens. After flowering, these plants produce small berries.

Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum 'Kevin'PBR

Clerodendrum aculeatum

Clerodendrum aff. serratum

Clerodendrum aff. subscaposum

Clerodendrum bakeri

Clerodendrum buchananii

Clerodendrum bungei is a deciduous shrub that forms suckers and features large, ovate leaves that can emit an unpleasant odor, particularly when young, as they often display a purple hue. In late summer and autumn, it produces rounded clusters of small pink flowers that have a sweet fragrance.

Clerodendrum bungei

Clerodendrum bungei 'Diamond'

Clerodendrum bungei 'Herfstleu'

This upright, deciduous shrub forms suckers and features large, variegated grey-green foliage accented by cream edges. In late summer and autumn, it produces rounded clusters of small, fragrant, deep pink blossoms.

Clerodendrum bungei 'Pink Diamond' (v)

Clerodendrum capitatum

Clerodendrum chinense

Clerodendrum chinense var. chinense (d) is a bushy shrub that can reach heights and widths of up to 2.5 meters. This semi-evergreen plant features broad, oval leaves with a soft, downy texture and shallowly serrated edges. During the summer months, it produces fragrant, double flowers that range in color from white to pale pink, arranged in rounded clusters at the tips of the branches.

Clerodendrum chinense var. chinense (d)

Clerodendrum chinense var. simplex

Clerodendrum colebrookianum

Clerodendrum cunninghamii

Clerodendrum cyrtophyllum

Clerodendrum dichroa

Clerodendrum floribundum

Clerodendrum fortunatum

Clerodendrum glabrum

Clerodendrum hastatum

Clerodendrum heterophyllum

Clerodendrum incisum

Clerodendrum indicum

Clerodendrum inerme

Clerodendrum infortunatum

Clerodendrum japonicum

Clerodendrum kaempferi

Clerodendrum laciniatum

Clerodendrum laevifolium

Clerodendrum laevifolium 'Prospero'

Clerodendrum myrmecophilum

Clerodendrum paniculatum

Clerodendrum paniculatum 'Starshine'

Clerodendrum petasites

Clerodendrum phlomidis

Clerodendrum phyllomega var. myrmecophila

Clerodendrum quadriloculare

Clerodendrum schweinfurthii

Clerodendrum serratum

Clerodendrum speciosissimum

Clerodendrum spectabile

Clerodendrum spectabile 'Variegatum' (v)

Clerodendrum splendens is a perennial climbing plant with twisting stems that support broad, oval, glossy dark green foliage. It produces terminal clusters measuring 12 cm in diameter, featuring numerous small, vibrant red flowers.

Clerodendrum splendens

Clerodendrum thomsoniae is an evergreen vine that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features twining stems adorned with ovate foliage and produces terminal clusters of flowers that measure approximately 10 centimeters in diameter. The blooms are crimson and set off by prominent white calyces.

Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Clerodendrum thomsoniae 'Variegatum' (v)

Clerodendrum tomentosum

Clerodendrum trichotomum is a deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its variable simple leaves, which are typically larger on younger specimens. The lower leaves may exhibit deep lobing towards the tip. From mid-summer to autumn, this plant produces fragrant flowers in elongated cymes that emerge from the leaf axils of the upper foliage. The flowers feature white corollas surrounded by a reddish calyx that intensifies in color as the fruit matures in the fall. Initially, the berries are bright blue, transitioning to black as they ripen, creating a notable contrast with the red calyces.

Clerodendrum trichotomum

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Hopleys' (v)

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Blaze'

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Haze' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are ovate and can grow up to 20 centimeters in length, displaying a purple tint when they are young. During late summer, the plant produces fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that develop from pink buds. After flowering, it yields vibrant blue berries that grow within the enduring pink calyces.

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Purple Haze'

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Shiro'

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'White Ibis'

This robust deciduous shrub can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It features broad, oval-shaped leaves and produces intensely fragrant white blossoms, which are held in green calyces that transition to a deep crimson as the turquoise berries ripen.

Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii

This deciduous shrub features aromatic white blossoms that give way to turquoise berries nestled within deep red calyces. The leaves exhibit a variegated pattern, initially displaying green with a yellow edge, which matures to a creamy-white margin.

Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii 'Carnival' (v)

Clerodendrum trichotomum var. trichotomum

Clerodendrum trichotomum white calyx

Clerodendrum viscosum

Clerodendrum x speciosum is an evergreen shrub or climbing plant that can reach heights of approximately 3 meters. It features heart-shaped leaves that are dark green and prominently veined. From late spring through summer, it produces clusters of bright red flowers accompanied by purple bracts on elongated stems, which may later develop into bean-like fruit. This species is sensitive to frost and requires protection in colder climates.