Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scutellarioides
ID:
983215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 115: 9 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982553

Common Names

  • Hoehnea Scutellarioides
  • Scutellarioides Hoehnea
  • Hoehnea Shrub

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Description

Hoehnea scutellarioides (also called Hoehnea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and pointed at the apex. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas of secondary growth.

Uses & Benefits

Hoehnea scutellarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoehnea scutellarioides has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoehnea scutellarioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Hoehnea scutellarioides

Hoehnea scutellarioides can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99406: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.