Colquhounia coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as scarlet-flowered colquhounia[1] or Himalayan mint shrub.[2] It is native to China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, India and Thailand.[3] It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with aromatic leaves which are felted underneath (tomentose). Spikes of red or deep orange flowers, with yellow interiors,[2] appear in late summer.[1] Its native habitats include slopes, stony grassy hillsides, thickets, and river valleys.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Colquhounia |
| Species: | C. coccinea
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It is not entirely hardy (RHS H4),[4] and requires a sheltered position in full sun, with protection from winter wet.[1]
The Latin specific epithet coccinea refers to the red colour of the flowers.[5]
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Colquhounia coccinea". RHS. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "Colquhounia coccinea". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Colquhounia coccinea". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
- ^ "RHS Hardiness rating". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
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