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Clerodendrum japonicum - (Thunb.)Sweet.

Common Name Japanese glorybower
Family Verbenaceae
USDA hardiness 9-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Thickets in valleys, along streams and in grassy openings at elevations of 100-1200 metres[266]. Moist gullies and shady places to elevations of 1600 metres in Nepal[272].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, India.
Edibility Rating    (1 of 5)
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Tender Moist Soil Full sun
Clerodendrum japonicum Japanese glorybower


Clerodendrum japonicum Japanese glorybower

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Clerodendrum japonicum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers  Leaves  Shoots
Edible Uses:

Flowers[177]. They are evil-smelling[177]. The leaves are also probably used[177]. Young leaves and shoots - cooked as a vegetable or pickled[272].

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Medicinal Uses

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Poultice  VD

The leaves are applied to boils[218]. A decoction of the inflorescence is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, haematochezia and nosebleed[218].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil[1, 200] but prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained soil[164, 200]. The soil must not be allowed to dry out in the growing season[1]. Requires a position sheltered from cold drying winds[1, 200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. This species is almost certainly not hardy outdoors in Britain[200]. Flowers are produced on the current seasons growth[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as possible in a greenhouse. Germination can be erratic but usually takes place within 20 - 60 days at 20°c[164]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. Root cuttings, 6 - 8cm long, December in a greenhouse. High percentage[78]. Division of suckers in the dormant season. Very easy, they can be planted out direct into their permanent positions if required.

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng (south), Sichuan Sheng, Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng (south)), Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Bangladesh, India (Assam), Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia (Jawa, Sulawesi), Malaysia

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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