Coleus xanthanthus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Plectranthus xanthanthus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Coleus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Coleus xanthanthus, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the regional landscapes of China. Specifically, the species can be found growing throughout the South-Central part of the country. This concentration suggests that the environmental conditions in these particular provinces are ideal for its survival. Consequently, the distribution of this medicinal plant is closely tied to the unique climate of South-Central China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Coleus xanthanthus is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the plant's perennating buds are located close to the soil surface. Within the broader spectrum of life forms, it is specifically identified as a chamaephyte, distinguishing it from other strategies such as phanerophytes, hemicryptophytes, or therophytes. This life strategy allows the plant to persist through unfavorable environmental conditions by maintaining its regenerative structures at or just above the ground level, ensuring its ability to re-emerge during favorable growing seasons.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Coleus xanthanthus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend or spread without relying on external hosts for primary support. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other plants, and maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Coleus xanthanthus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-O-Acetylcoleon C, Coleon U, Coleon U 11-acetate, Coleon-U-quinone, xanthanthusin E.

16-O-Acetylcoleon C

1. Journal of natural products

Coleon U

1. Journal of natural products

Coleon U 11-acetate

1. Journal of natural products

Coleon-U-quinone

1. Journal of natural products

xanthanthusin E

1. Journal of natural products