A Synopsis of the Genus Clerodendrum L. (Lamiaceae) in Thailand

Abstract

A synopsis of the 28 species and one variety of Clerodendrum occurring in Thailand is presented including the one endemic species, C. lloydianum Craib and the seven introduced and cultivated taxa, namely C. calamitosum L., C. chinense (Osbeck) Mabb. var. chinense, C. laevifolium Blume, C. minahassae Teijsm. & Binn., C. quadriloculare (Blanco) Merr., C. splendens G. Don and C. thomsoniae Balf.f. A key to the Thai species of Clerodendrum is provided together with their known distribution, ecological data and some illustrations. In addition, C. longisepalum Dop is lectotypified.