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Scutellaria hookeri Epling  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesScutellaria hookeri Epling 
BibliographyRepert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 178 (1936)
Native RangeCosta Rica, Colombia to Peru
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionwhite hirsute, stems in cross-section square, leaves ovate, dentate, 6-10cm long, long petiolate, flowers over 3cm long in compact, terminal raceme
Size20-30cm
Colorscarlet red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsScutellaria villosa Hook.
Territory8 Southern America
     80 Central America (COS Costa Rica)
     83 Western South America (CLM Colombia, PER Peru)
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