The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it "kelli": a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs.

It’s that time of year in South Florida when clerodendrum are everywhere. Clerodendrum are beautiful, flowering plants that can be found blooming and thriving all over our South Florida landscape.

Although the name ‘’Clerodendrum’’ is only vaguely familiar to many gardeners, the genus represents numerous plants common in our landscapes. Of the 400 or so species, the great majority are shrubs.