Chinese-potato
Coleus rotundifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese-potato, scientifically known as Coleus rotundifolius, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its tuberous roots, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds and nutritional properties.
Names
Common Names
- Chinese-potato
- Hausa-potato
- Madagascar-potato
- Salaga-potato
- Sudan-potato
- country-potato
- fra-fra-potato
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- patata de los Hausas
German:
- Hausakartoffel
French:
- pomme de terre du Madagascar
- pomme de terre du Soudan
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Coleus rotundifoliusSynonyms
- Nepeta madagascariensis
- Germanea rotundifolia
- Coleus rotundifolius var. nigra
- Plectranthus rotundifolius
- Solenostemon rotundifolius
- Coleus dysentericus
- Plectranthus ternatus
- Coleus pallidiflorus
- Calchas parviflorus
- Plectranthus coppinii
- Coleus parviflorus
- Coleus rehmannii
- Majana tuberosa
- Coleus rugosus
- Coleus salagensis
- Coleus ternatus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified 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 |
Distribution
This plant, known as Coleus rotundifolius, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species can also be found extending through the territories of Burkina and Ghana. Furthermore, its range continues into the neighboring country of Guinea. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the coastal landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coleus rotundifolius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexaconazole, TRIADIMEFON.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hexaconazole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TRIADIMEFON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hexaconazole
- Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces
TRIADIMEFON
- Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces