Clerodendrum disparifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Clerodendrum obtusidens
• Clerodendrum acuminatum
• Clerodendrum eriosiphon

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Clerodendrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found specifically in Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia zone, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula and the island of Jawa. Finally, its range includes the island of Sumatera, completing its presence across these diverse tropical territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Clerodendrum disparifolium is characterized by its perennial growth patterns and structural classification within specific botanical life forms. Primarily, this species functions as a phanerophyte, meaning its perennating buds are elevated well above the ground level, allowing it to maintain structural integrity and vegetative growth through varying seasonal conditions. In certain ecological niches or developmental stages, its growth habit may also align with the characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where the reproductive and vegetative buds are held at a relatively low height above the soil surface. This dual capacity for phanerophytic and nanophanerophytic growth strategies enables the plant to navigate diverse environmental stressors while ensuring its survival through successive growing seasons.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Clerodendrum disparifolium is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and structural development. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite, and maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than being an epiphyte. Regarding its climbing habit, the plant is classified as a self-supporting climber, allowing it to maintain its upright or sprawling posture through its own structural integrity.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Clerodendrum disparifolium is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, indicating a carbon fixation process that occurs primarily through the enzyme RuBisCO under standard atmospheric conditions. Structurally, the plant exhibits consistent mechanical properties within its woody tissues, as evidenced by its stem specific density (SSD). The stem specific density remains uniform across its measured range, with an SSD_min, SSD_mean, and SSD_max all recorded at 540 mg/cm³. This stability in density suggests a highly consistent distribution of cellular mass and structural reinforcement throughout the stem's development.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) min:

540 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Clerodendrum disparifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oleamide, VITAMIN E, squalene.

Oleamide

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VITAMIN E

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

squalene

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology