Clerodendrum calamitosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in the Seychelles. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically occurring in India. Furthermore, it is distributed across Indo-China, with notable presence in Cambodia. Finally, the species is also located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Clerodendrum calamitosum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and developmental stages, primarily functioning as a chamaephyte. This life form indicates that the plant's regenerative buds are situated close to the soil surface, allowing it to withstand varying environmental pressures while maintaining a perennial presence. Its life cycle begins with seed germination, typically occurring in moist, shaded tropical environments where it establishes its vegetative structure. As it develops, the plant progresses through various physiological stages, transitioning from a seedling to a more robust perennial form that relies on its low-lying bud position for survival during unfavorable seasons. The reproductive phase involves the production of specialized inflorescences that facilitate pollination, eventually leading to seed dispersal which ensures the continuation of its population within its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Clerodendrum calamitosum is characterized by its woody structure and distinctive growth habit. It functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting characteristics of both a liana and a vine, while also manifesting a shrub-like growth form. As a terrestrial plant, it exists as an independent organism rather than an epiphyte, maintaining a non-parasitic lifestyle that is entirely independent of host plants. Its physical development is defined by its woody nature, providing the structural integrity necessary for its climbing and shrubby tendencies.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Clerodendrum calamitosum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products