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Wild jasmine Clerodendrum inerme Family Verbenaceae updated Nov 10 Where seen? This small shrub with pretty whiskery flowers is sometimes seen among the shore vegetation and in back mangroves. According to Hsuan Keng, it is common near the sea in tidal mud including Rochore, Changi, Seletar and Pulau Ubin. According to Giesen, it is found along coasts including mangroves. Found from India to Sri Lanka, throughout Southeast Asia to southern China, Australia and Polynesia. Features: A shrub with drooping stems (0.5-3m), sometimes a small tree (up to 10m). Leaves thinly fleshy, smooth (1.5-14cm). The underside has dark green dots. White flower trumpet-shaped with long purple stamens, in clusters of 3 to 7 flowers joined at the base. Fruit round or egg-shaped, green ripening to black. The dry fruit then breaks into 4 lobes, each with a thick corky wall. Stems woody and smooth. Human uses: According to Giesen, the seeds and roots are used to treat poisoning from fish and other marine animals. The leaves are used to treat wounds, and fruits to dysentery. The leaves are used in an appetizer dish in Indonesia. |
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