Edible: Leaves, Flowers
An evergreen shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stem is slender and erect. The crown is round. The leaves are broadly oval. They are heart shaped at the base. The flowers occur in dense heads. They are white and star shaped. They have long stamens. The fruit are blue and fleshy when ripe.
A tropical plant. It is best in well-drained, well-composted soils. It needs a protected sunny position. In Northeastern India it grows between 1,200-1,700 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Common Names: Ping-khao, Anphui, Anpui, Doloin, Donggam, Jarem, Jylon, Jyrktung, Kaombi, Khahmao, Kuthap, Lansuo, Lukhna biphang, Mismau, Mpingbua, Nankar, Nefafu, Nephaphu, Oen, Ongin, Peau krimbua, Pejii-o, Pherklum, Phuihnam, Piduvu, Polo-O, Poto-ow, Shingebum, Tapin, Tippin, Wangpet, Zaub ntsuab tshws loj
Synonyms:
Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp.;
Clerodendrum ixoriflorum Hassk.;
Clerodendrum speciosissimum Schauer [Illegitimate];