Clerodendrum paniculatum

Clerodendrum paniculatum,^[3] the pagoda flower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Clerodendrum of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae). It is native to tropical Asia and Papuasia (southern China including Taiwan, Indochina, southern India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Philippines, Bismarck Archipelago), Fiji, and French Polynesia.^{[1][4][5][6][7][8][9]} It is introduced in Central America.^[10] It is noted for its red flowers, arranged in a thyrsoid cyme up to 40 cm (16 in) long by 38 cm (15 in) wide, and very precisely formed.^[11]

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperms

Clade:Eudicots

Clade:Asterids

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Clerodendrum paniculatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Clerodendrum
Species:	C. paniculatum
Binomial name
Clerodendrum paniculatum L.
Synonyms[1][2]
Caprifolium paniculatum Noronha Cleianthus coccineus Lour. ex B.A.Gomes Clerodendrum pyramidale Andrews Clerodendrum diversifolium Vahl Clerodendrum splendidum Wall. ex Griff. Volkameria angulata Lour. Volkameria diversifolia Vahl

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