Clerodendrum indicum

Clerodendrum indicum, commonly known as Turk's turban, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is a perennial shrub or subshrub native to tropical and subtropical parts of Asia.

Taxonomy

Clerodendrum indicum was originally described under the basionym Siphonanthus indicus by Carl Linnaeus. The current combination was published by Otto Kuntze.

Description

Clerodendrum indicum is a perennial plant that may grow as a shrub or subshrub. In cultivation and naturalized settings it can reach several metres in height. The species typically has whorled leaves and terminal inflorescences with long, tubular flowers; mature plants may produce drupaceous fruits.

Uses and ecology

Clerodendrum indicum is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions. In some areas where it has been introduced, it grows in disturbed or open habitats.