Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Agnew
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Upland Kenya Wild Fl. : 640 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033669
Common Names
- Solenostemon sylvaticus
- Woodland Solenostemon
- Woodland Coleus
Description
Solenostemon sylvaticus (also called 'Forest coleus' and 'Woodland coleus', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall with white flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Solenostemon sylvaticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Solenostemon sylvaticus are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solenostemon sylvaticus is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. It blooms in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Solenostemon sylvaticus
Solenostemon sylvaticus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Species in the Solenostemon 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,