Clerodendron inerme, also known as the glory bower, sorcerer’s bush, or Indian privet, is a versatile evergreen shrub that can be grown as a hedge, groundcover, or specimen plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, but it is also naturalized in some parts of the Americas.

Clerodendron inerme is a fast-growing plant that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It has opposite, simple leaves that are 3-12 centimeters long and 1-6 centimeters wide. The leaves are glossy green on the upper surface and paler green on the lower surface. They are often dotted with small glands.

Clerodendron inerme blooms in the summer and fall. The flowers are white or pale purple and are arranged in small clusters. They have a sweet, honey-like fragrance.

Clerodendron inerme is a relatively easy plant to care for. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it does best with regular watering. The plant is not particularly susceptible to pests or diseases.

In addition to its ornamental value, Clerodendron inerme has a number of medicinal uses. The leaves have been used to treat fevers, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. They have also been used to treat skin problems and to relieve pain.

If you are looking for a beautiful and versatile plant that is also easy to care for, Clerodendron inerme is a great choice. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and conditions. It is also a valuable addition to any garden, providing both beauty and utility.

Here are some additional details about Clerodendron inerme:

• Scientific name: Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.
• Common names: glory bower, sorcerer’s bush, Indian privet, banajai, embrect, garden quinine
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Origin: tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
• Size: can reach heights of up to 3 meters
• Leaves: opposite, simple, 3-12 centimeters long and 1-6 centimeters wide, glossy green on the upper surface and paler green on the lower surface, often dotted with small glands
• Flowers: white or pale purple, arranged in small clusters, sweet, honey-like fragrance
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11
• Soil: well-drained, loamy soil
• Sun exposure: full sun to partial shade
• Watering: regular watering once established, drought-tolerant once established
• Pests and diseases: not particularly susceptible to pests or diseases
• Medicinal uses: leaves have been used to treat fevers, coughs, skin problems, and pain
• Other uses: ornamental plant, hedge, groundcover, specimen plant