Clerodendrum inerme

🌿 Botanical Overview

• Scientific Name: Clerodendrum inerme
• Common Names: Seaside Clerodendrum, Glory Bower, Garden Quinine
• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
• Native Range: Coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands

🌼 Description

• Size: Evergreen shrub or woody climber, typically 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) tall; can be trimmed or trained as a hedge
• Leaves: Small, glossy, dark green, oval-shaped with smooth edges
• Flowers: Small, white to pale purple, tubular with long protruding stamens; mildly fragrant
• Form: Dense and bushy; responds well to pruning

🌍 Habitat and Growth

• Climate: Tropical and subtropical; thrives in coastal and humid conditions
• Soil: Grows well in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing; commonly used for hedges and ground cover

Hardiness: Salt-tolerant and drought-resistant; ideal for coastal landscaping