Clerodendrum trichotomum
NPPA pest plant
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Ecology
Year naturalised
1978
Origin
China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea
Other information
Etymology
clerodendrum: Possibly from the Greek kleros ‘chance’ and dendron ‘tree’, meaning uncertain
National Pest Plant Accord species
This plant is listed in the 2020 National Pest Plant Accord. The National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) is an agreement to prevent the sale and/or distribution of specified pest plants where either formal or casual horticultural trade is the most significant way of spreading the plant in New Zealand. For up to date information and an electronic copy of the 2020 Pest Plant Accord manual (including plant information and images) visit the MPI website.