Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 13: 608 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917983
Common Names
- Colquhounia Coccinea
- Scarlet Colquhounia
- Scarlet Plume
Description
Colquhounia coccinea (also called Chinese trumpet flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to China and India. It has bright red flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is often found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Colquhounia coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Colquhounia coccinea var. coccinea
Colquhounia coccinea var. mollis (Schltdl.) Prain
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colquhounia coccinea has red flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colquhounia coccinea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Colquhounia coccinea
Colquhounia coccinea is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of China and Japan.
Species in the Colquhounia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,