Clerodendrum adenophysum
Hallier, Meded. Rijks.-Herb. 37 (1918)
Latin for 'with glands on bumps'.
Description
Understorey tree up to 11 m tall and 13 cm dbh. Stipules absent. Leaves
opposite, simple, tripli-to palmately-veined, usually glabrous, leaf base often
cordate. Flowers ca. 17 mm diameter, white-pinkish, with corolla tube, placed in
panicles. Fruits ca. 7 mm diameter, green, drupes.
Ecology
In secondary regrowth and open sites in mixed dipterocarp, coastal and sub-montane
forests up to 1500 m altitude. Usually along roads, rivers and streams on sandy
soils, but also on limestone.
Distribution
Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo (throughout the island).
Local names
Borneo: Kuliat, Pangir putih.
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