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Scutellaria costaricana H.Wendl.
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Skullcap, Costa Rican Skullcap, 美花芩 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Costa Rica, Panama |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing up to 1 m in height. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are ovate, arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is borne in terminals of the stems, consisted of tubular, orange-red flowers with yellow throats. |
| Etymology | The species epithet 'costaricana' means Costa Rica, referring to the place of origin . |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting (Tip, Herbaceous) |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 30762 |
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| Species ID | 5097 |
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