Coleus scutellarioides
Coleus scutellarioides, commonly known as the Plectranthus or Coleus plant, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional wellness practices. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating respiratory issues and inflammation. This resilient plant serves as a vital resource in herbal medicine globally.
- Scientific name: Coleus scutellarioides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coleus scutellarioides, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 五彩苏, 洋紫苏, or 彩叶草, while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 五彩蘇, and in mainland China, it is known as 五彩苏.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 五彩苏 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 五彩蘇 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 五彩苏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 洋紫苏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 彩叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小五彩苏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锦紫苏 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小鞘蕊花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several continents and distinct ecological zones. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically within Guinea. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can also be found in Rwanda. Its distribution extends to the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the Comoros. Finally, the plant is located in East Asia, specifically throughout China Southeast and the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Coleus scutellarioides, is valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found throughout its various anatomical structures. The medicinal potency is often concentrated in the lush green leaves, which are frequently utilized in topical or decoction preparations. Beyond the individual leaf, the entire collection of aerial parts serves as a primary source for extracting bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the roots are also recognized for their specific medicinal contributions, ensuring that the plant's healing potential is distributed from its underground base to its visible foliage.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coleus scutellarioides has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octen-3-ol, 1-octene-3-ol, 2-hexen-1-ol, 2-hexenal, 3-octanol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-octen-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octene-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hexen-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hexenal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-octanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coleus scutellarioides has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coleus scutellarioides has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, cancer, glycation, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |