Hullworts
Coleus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hullworts, scientifically known as Coleus, is a versatile genus celebrated for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Often used to treat digestive issues and inflammation, Coleus serves as a fascinating bridge between aesthetic gardening and natural herbal remedy.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Hullworts
- Scientific synonyms
- Englerastrum · Burnatastrum · 16 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Hullworts
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ColeusSynonyms
- Englerastrum
- Burnatastrum
- Ascocarydion
- Briquetastrum
- Calchas
- Pycnostachys
- Leocus
- Capitanya
- Stiptanthus
- Symphostemon
- Holostylon
- Majana
- Solenostemon
- Anisochilus
- Rabdosiella
- Neohyptis
- Isodictyophorus
- Neomuellera
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Coléus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Coleus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Egypt. Its range extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically including Madeira. Within West Tropical Africa, the species can be found in Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the plant is documented as growing in Ghana.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Coleus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antifungal
- Pharmaceutical biology