Glory tree, Bagan
Clerodendrum infortunatum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A deciduous shrub. It grows about 2 m high. The leaves are opposite and 7-19 cm long by 3.5-16 cm wide. They are broadly oval with slight teeth and hairy. The flowers are stalked and white, tinged with red. The fruit is fleshy with a stone. It is round and bluish-black. It is enclosed in a leathery calyx.

There are about 400 Clerodendrum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Nepal plants grow up to about 1500 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

Leaves are used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Bakakane, Bhat, Dieng-ja-rem, Doppat-tita, Heliasak, Kuombi, Kwa-phu-chaing, Oin, Ongin, Parake, Phlek-ik, Rato asare

Synonyms

Clerodendrum calycinum Turcz.; Clerodendrum castaneaefolium Klotzsch; Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. [Illegitimate]; Volkameria infortunata (L.) Roxb.;