Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullulatus
ID:
914373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 37: 69 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913708

Common Names

  • Bullulatus Coleus
  • Bullulatus Oncidium
  • Bullulatus Orchid

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Description

Coleus bullulatus (also called Bubble Coleus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to tropical regions of Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves with a wavy margin and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coleus bullulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleus bullulatus has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleus bullulatus is a perennial plant native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant, or through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Coleus bullulatus

Coleus bullulatus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Coleus genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,