Coleus strobilifer
Coleus strobilifer · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (121 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Coleus strobilifer, is a vibrant ornamental plant prized for its strikingly multicolored foliage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds significance in traditional herbal practices. This versatile species thrives in tropical environments, offering a unique combination of visual splendor and potential therapeutic properties in various medicinal applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Coleus strobiliferDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Asia. In the East, it can be found specifically throughout Southeast China. Its presence is also heavily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent, covering major areas such as India and Nepal. Furthermore, the species thrives in the specific environmental niches of Assam and the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coleus strobilifer has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EO, apigenin, luteolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
EO
- Dr. Duke
apigenin
- Dr. Duke
luteolin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Coleus strobilifer has 118 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, AntiADD, AntiHIV, Antiaflatoxin.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaflatoxin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |