Turk’s turban (Clerodendrum indicum) is a landscape weed indigenous to temperate and tropical Asia from China to the Philippines, where it is used for medicinal purposes. This species was introduced as a ornamental and is believed to have escaped cultivation. Once established, this plant often is mistaken for woody species, such as shrubs or trees, given it's upright growth and woody stems.

• Scientific Name: Clerodendrum indicum
• Common Name: Turk’s turban
• Seasonality: Year-round
• Soil Type: Wet to dry
• Toxicity: Non-toxic
• UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

• Relevant Resources

  USDA Plant Profile

  Invasive Species Compendium

  Invasive Plant Atlas