Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendidus
ID:
916834

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 22: 122 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916169



Common Names

  • Splendid Coleus
  • Coleus Splendidus
  • Splendidus Coleus


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Description

Coleus splendidus (also called Splendid Coleus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen perennial, up to 1 m tall, native to India. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Coleus splendidus is an ornamental plant used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleus splendidus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleus splendidus is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers a sunny position and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Coleus splendidus

Coleus splendidus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Coleus genus

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,