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Volkameria inermis (Volkameria inermis)

Volkameria inermis is a fast-growing shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia, featuring fragrant white flowers and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Discontinue in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Catesbaea javanica Osbeck
Clerodendrum buxifolium (Willd.) Spreng.
Clerodendrum capsulare Blanco
Clerodendrum commersonii (Poir.) Spreng.
Clerodendrum coromandelianum Spreng.
Clerodendrum emarginatum Briq.
Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn.
Clerodendrum javanicum Spreng.
Clerodendrum neriifolium (Roxb.) Wall. ex Steud.
Ovieda inermis (L.) Burm.f.
Ovieda ovalifolia A.Juss.
Volkameria buxifolia Willd.
Volkameria commersonii Poir.
Volkameria neriifolia Roxb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusVolkameria
  • speciesVolkameria inermis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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