glory-bower
Clerodendrum chinense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Glory-bower, scientifically known as Clerodendrum chinense, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its fragrant flowers, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues. This botanical powerhouse offers significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Glory-Bower · Chinese Glorybower
- Scientific synonyms
- Clerodendrum Chinense Var. Simplex · Agricolaea Fragrans · 22 more
Names
Common Names
- glory-bower
- Chinese Glorybower
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hortensia
- Hortensia silvestre
- Jazmincillo asiático
- Jazmín de muerto
- Jazmín de perro
- Mil flores
German:
- Lauben-Losstrauch
French:
- Clérodendron de Chine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clerodendrum chinenseSynonyms
- Clerodendrum chinense var. simplex
- Agricolaea fragrans
- Volkmannia japonica
- Clerodendrum fragrans f. corymbosum
- Volkameria fragrans
- Clerodendrum fragrans f. pleniflorum
- Clerodendrum japonicum var. pleniflorum
- Clerodendrum philippinum f. corymbosum
- Clerodendrum fragrans
- Ovieda fragrans
- Clerodendrum fragrans var. multiplex
- Clerodendrum fragrans var. pleniflorum
- Clerodendrum macradenium
- Clerodendrum lasiocephalum
- Clerodendrum philippinum
- Clerodendrum philippinum f. multiplex
- Clerodendrum philippinum f. pleniflorum
- Clerodendrum philippinum var. simplex
- Clerodendrum philippinum f. subfertile
- Clerodendrum riedelii
- Clerodendrum roseum
- Cryptanthus chinensis
- Clerodendrum chinense var. hamrense
- Viburnum deltoideum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Clerodendrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clerodendrum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several tropical and oceanic regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its presence extends to East Tropical Africa within the borders of Tanzania and into South Tropical Africa in Mozambique. Additionally, it is located in the Middle Atlantic Ocean on Ascension Island. Finally, the species inhabits the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the Seychelles.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | Ascension | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum chinense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abscisic acid (ABA), Flavonoid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abscisic acid (ABA) | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | Genes & genomics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |