Coleus aliciae
Coleus aliciae, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its vibrant foliage and unique chemical profile, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its traditional uses and bioactive compounds provides valuable insights into its role in natural medicine and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Coleus aliciae
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Coleus as the species Coleus aliciae.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coleus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coleus aliciae, is known by various names depending on the regional language and local tradition. In English, it is commonly referred to as Alicia's Coleus, while in Portuguese, it is known as Coleu-da-alicia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the southern portion of the African continent. Its primary distribution is located within the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Additionally, it can be found growing in the KwaZulu-Natal region. These two areas represent the known geographical range for this particular species. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated in these distinct southern African provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus aliciae has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |