Clerodendrum palmatolobatum[2] is an Asian species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.[3] C. palmatolobatum is found in Cambodia and Vietnam, where it may be called ngọc nữ lá chân vịt:[1] meaning [ngọc nữ = Clerodendrum] with leaves like duck's feet.
| Clerodendrum palmatolobatum | |
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| Flower-head in Cát Tiên National Park | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Ajugoideae |
| Genus: | Clerodendrum |
| Species: | C. palmatolobatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Clerodendrum palmatolobatum Dop, 1935
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| Synonyms | |
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Clerodendrum palmatilobatum P Dop.[1] | |
Description
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C. palmatolobatum is a shrub, growing up to 3 m tall, with bright red flowers. The overall appearance is similar to other "pagoda flowers" such as C. paniculatum, only with distinctive lobed, variable leaves that are approximately 130 x 100 mm with 5-7 lobes.[1]
References
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Data related to Clerodendrum at Wikispecies
Media related to Clerodendrum palmatolobatum at Wikimedia Commons
