Clerodendrum chinense facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clerodendrum chinense |
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Clerodendrum
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Species: |
chinense
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The Clerodendrum chinense, also known as the glory bower, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the Clerodendrum family. This plant is originally from places like Nepal, parts of the Himalayas, China, and Southeast Asia.
It is a type of plant called a perennial shrub. This means it lives for more than two years and has woody stems. The glory bower can grow quite tall, reaching up to about 3 meters (10 feet) high.
A Popular Garden Plant
The glory bower is a very popular plant for gardens around the world. People have planted it in many different countries. You can find it growing in places like Florida, the Caribbean islands, parts of South America, and even far-off islands like the Seychelles.
Award-Winning Plant
This plant is so well-liked that it has received a special award. It got the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This award means that the plant is excellent for growing in gardens. It shows that it is easy to grow and looks great.