Turk's Turban
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Turk's Turban
Clerodendrum indicum
Turk's Turban is a colorful plant with bright flowers that look like little hats! It grows in warm places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens look lively and fun.
Habitat: Tropical areas
Appearance
The Turk's Turban has striking white, trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge from vivid red, turban-like calyces. These bright red parts persist long after the white petals fall, making the plant visually distinct. Its tall, upright stems are clothed in large, green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusClerodendrum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
It belongs to the same plant family as basil and mint, the Lamiaceae!
Its unique flower shape earned it the name 'Turk's Turban'!
The plant's vibrant red 'turbans' can stay on the stem for weeks or even months!
This tall plant can reach over 8 feet high, towering above many garden flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Lasting Turban
Turk's Turban has bright red, turban-shaped flower parts that stay colorful even after the white petals drop, helping it display its seeds.
Ability
Long-Tongue Lure
It produces long, narrow, tubular flowers that attract specific pollinators like moths with extra-long proboscises to collect nectar.
Ability
Seed Protection
Its hard, persistent calyx covers and protects the developing seeds from hungry animals and harsh weather conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-250 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Hummingbird Hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum
visits its long, tubular flowers for nectar
eaten by
Oleander Hawk-moth
Daphnis nerii
larvae feed on its leaves and stems
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from its many flowers
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Turk's Turban?
The easiest way to identify Turk's Turban is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Turk's Turban?
100-250 cm
How wide does Turk's Turban spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Turk's Turban?
2-3 cm
When does Turk's Turban bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Turk's Turban edible?
No
Is Turk's Turban toxic?
Mild
What is Turk's Turban's lifecycle?
Perennial
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