Clerodendrum chinense (Stickbush, Glory tree)
Posted: October 27th, 2013, 6:35 am
| Botanical Name | Clerodendrum chinense (accepted name), C. fragrans (synonym) |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not a native plant, but common in South Asian region |
| Common Name | Stickbush |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | Wild and cultivated varieties exist |
| Fragrant or Not | Highly fragrant |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bush |
| Height | 3-4 ft |
| Spacing | N/A |
| Flowering Months | Late Spring / Early Summer |
| Flower Color | White to light pink |
| Growing Areas | Relatively a rare plant in Pakistani gardens, grows well in tropical areas |
| Frost Tender | N/A |
| Exposure | Partial to full sun |
| Soil pH | No specific issues |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, air layering |
| Uses | Highly fragrant flowers |
| Other Details | Although the flowers are not very attractive, this plant is famous for its fragrance. It also attracts bees, butterflies and insects (see picture, where the beetle is seen chewing the flowers). It is also considered an invasive plant because it spreads very quickly. |
