Botanical name | Clerodendrum glabrum |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February March November December Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers. |
Common name(s) | Smooth tinderwood |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Coastal |
Growth rate | Fast |
Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
Other languages | Gladdetontelhout (A) |
Clerodendrum glabrum (Smooth tinderwood)
- Botanical name: Clerodendrum glabrum
- Common name(s): Smooth tinderwood
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A fast-growing, medium-size tree with shiny, dark green foliage. Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers followed by cream-coloured berries in autumn. The flowers have protruding stamens which attract insects, while the fruit is eaten by birds. A decorative tree for coastal gardens, particularly along the South African eastern seaboard.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: kleer-uh-DEN-drum GLAB-rum
Clerodendrum glabrum requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March November December
Bears tubular, pinkish-white flowers.