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Clerodendrum floribundum var. ovatum

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Clerodendrum floribundum, known as the lolly bush or smooth clerodendrum, is a shrub or tree found in Australia and New Guinea. Its habitat is in or at the margins of coastal rainforests, up to 300 metres above sea level. In Western Australia it grows in drier areas, such as rocky sites, gorges, cliffs, floodplains and creek beds.

Description

A shrub or small tree variant of Clerodendrum floribundum, native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Synonyms

Clerodendrum ovatum R. Br.Clerodendrum populneum Beer & H. J. Lam

References (1)

  • Cancilla, D., 2018, Ethnobotanical and Ethnozoological Values Desktop Assessment - Eliwana Project. p 10

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