Coleus madagascariensis
Coleus madagascariensis, commonly known as Madagascar Coleus, is a versatile medicinal herb celebrated in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its vibrant foliage, this plant offers potent therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and various digestive disorders naturally.
- Scientific name: Coleus madagascariensis
- 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 and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 madagascariensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the language, including 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 in Chinese (zh), 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 in Mainland Chinese (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 马达加斯加鞘蕊花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of the continent. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Mozambique. Its presence extends throughout Southern Africa, specifically within the Cape Provinces. Furthermore, the species is documented in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State regions. Finally, its range includes the territory of Eswatini.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus madagascariensis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |