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Family Lamiaceae

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Clerodendrum bungei (Previously Clerodendron bungei in Family Verbenaceae) China. Cultivated. Many tropical species from this genera are attributed with spiritual & magical properties.
Clerodendrum fragrans (Previously Clerodendron fragrans in Family Verbenaceae) VERBENACEAE popkok rabu kambang, exhilaration tree China. Used by Malays for rheumatism and ague, or with other substances fro treating skin diseases.
Clerodendrum paniculatum (Previously Clerodendron paniculatum in Family Verbenaceae) VERBENACEAE panggil panggil Burma, s. China to Java, but not known in the wild. Summons spirits. One of the plants used to sprinkle tepung tawar in weddings, blessing fish stakes & 'in the taking of the rice-soul' (Burkill). Infusion is purgative. Elephant medicine, to protect them from harm.

Last updated 29 January 2009.

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