Ping-khao
Clerodendrum glandulosum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stem is slender and erect. The crown is round. The leaves are broadly oval. They are heart shaped at the base. The flowers occur in dense heads. They are white and star shaped. They have long stamens. The fruit are blue and fleshy when ripe.

There are about 400-600 Clerodendrum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is best in well-drained, well-composted soils. It needs a protected sunny position. In Northeastern India it grows between 1,200-1,700 m above sea level. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used as a cooked vegetable during winter. They are used in vegetable stew. The fresh leaves can be stored for 7 days.

Shoots are sold in local markets. It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

In Nagaland leaves are harvested June to September.

Its other names

Local names

Anphui, Anpui, Doloin, Donggam, Jarem, Jylon, Jyrktung, Kaombi, Khahmao, Kuthap, Lansuo, Lukhna biphang, Mismau, Mpingbua, Nankar, Nefafu, Nephaphu, Oen, Ongin, Peau krimbua, Pejii-o, Pherklum, Phuihnam, Piduvu, Polo-O, Poto-ow, Shingebum, Tapin, Tippin, Wangpet, Zaub ntsuab tshws loj

Synonyms

Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp.; Clerodendrum ixoriflorum Hassk.; Clerodendrum speciosissimum Schauer [Illegitimate];