Coleus hadiensis
Coleus hadiensis, commonly known as a species within the Lamiaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its unique phytochemical properties. Often found in tropical regions, it is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Coleus hadiensis
- 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, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its classification under the genus Coleus.
| 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, known scientifically as Coleus hadiensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is simply called Coleus hadiensis, while in Spanish, it is known as Coleus hadiensis. In Portuguese, the plant is referred to as Coleus hadiensis, and in French, it is identified as Coleus hadiensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Egypt. Moving toward West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found inhabiting Rwanda and the DR Congo. The plant also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it grows in Chad. Finally, its range reaches the easternmost point of Djibouti within the Northeast Tropical region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus hadiensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Disinfectant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Disinfectant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |