Coleus eminii
Coleus eminii, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Coleus eminii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Coleus, specifically the species Coleus eminii.
| 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 eminii, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Emin's Coleus, while in Hindi, it is known as Emin Coleus. In the local language of Tamil, it is called Emin Coleus, and in Telugu, it is identified as Emin Coleus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Burundi, Cameroon, and Rwanda. Its presence also extends significantly into the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the same central belt. Additionally, the species reaches into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Ethiopia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus eminii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |