Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
glory bower
Clerodendrum chinense

(Photo credit: Walter Hodge [USF Herbarium Slide Collection], from Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants; used with permission)


Other names:Clerodendrum philippinum, Clerodendrum fragrans
Description: Scented shrub up to 8' tall, with membranous 2-12" heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant red and pink 1" flowers.
Risk areas: Wet and moist areas at elevations below 2000 ft.
WARNING:This species is capable of spreading aggressively from root suckers.

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