Coleus cylindraceus
Coleus cylindraceus, commonly known as the cylindrical coleus, is a significant medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its unique morphology, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices. It is widely studied for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Coleus cylindraceus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Coleus as Coleus cylindraceus.
| 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 cylindraceus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the cylindrical coleus, while in Spanish, it is known as coleo cilíndrico. In Portuguese, the plant is called coleu cilíndrico, and in French, it is referred to as coleus cylindrique.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the tropical regions of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented across several distinct nations, including Burundi and Congo. It can also be found within the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Furthermore, its distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within Djibouti. These locations highlight the varied environmental niches this medicinal species occupies across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus cylindraceus has 3 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |