Dumdum (Clerodendrum Inerme)

Wild Jasmine, also known as Clerodendrum Inerme, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It is a small shrub that typically grows up to 30-40cm in height and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. The plant has a slender stem with glossy green leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip. The leaves are arranged in an opposite pattern on the stem, and they have a smooth texture. The most striking feature of the Wild Jasmine plant is its flowers. The flowers are small, tubular, and white in color, with a sweet fragrance that attracts bees and butterflies. The flowers bloom in clusters at the end of the branches, and they are surrounded by a group of bright red bracts that add to the plant’s beauty. Wild Jasmine is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.