Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 359 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070109
Common Names
- Coleus forskohlii
- Forskohlii Coleus
- Indian Coleus
Description
Coleus forskohlii (also called Forskohlii, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Coleus forskohlii is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleus forskohlii has white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleus forskohlii is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Coleus forskohlii
Coleus forskohlii is native to India and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
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,