Blue Coleus
Coleus neochilus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blue Coleus, scientifically known as Coleus neochilus, is a captivating medicinal plant prized for its striking foliage and therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it offers various healing benefits, particularly for skin ailments and digestive health. This versatile herb combines aesthetic beauty with significant pharmacological potential for holistic wellness.
Names
Common Names
- Blue Coleus
- Fly bush
- Lobster bush
- Lobster flower
- Mosquito Spurflower
- Mosquito bush
- Smelly Spurflower
- Tallspire Hullwort
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Coleus neochilusSynonyms
- Plectranthus neochilus
- Coleus palliolatus
- Coleus schinzii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions within the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Moving into the Southern Africa region, it can also be located within Botswana. Additionally, its distribution extends to the Cape Provinces. These locations highlight the specific geographical range inhabited by Coleus neochilus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Activities
Coleus neochilus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extracts | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |