Clerodendrum deflexum Wall.
| Etymology | Genus | Chance tree |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Bent sharply backwards; probably referring to the red bracts | |
| Family | Lamiaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Nodding Witch's Tongue, Setawar Bukit | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra | |
Diagnostics
Shrub to 3m, found in the understorey of forests. The leaves are elliptic to obovate, with a grooved petiole. The flowers are tubular and white, with red bracts that persist even after fruiting. The fruits ripen to purple.
Small shrub at MacRitchie (2010).
Flowers.
Developing fruits, note the persistent red bracts.
Seeds.
Siyang ·
2026-03-05