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Coleus amboinicus, synonym Plectranthus amboinicus, [1] is a semi-succulent perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae [2] with a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor. Coleus amboinicus is considered to be native to parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India, [3] although it is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere in the tropics where it is used as a spice and ornamental plant. [2]
Coleus (/ ˈ k oʊ l i ə s /, KOH-lee-əs) is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics.
Species transferred to Coleus in 2019 include: [2] Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. → Coleus amboinicus; Plectranthus argentatus S.T.Blake → Coleus argentatus; Plectranthus barbatus Andrews → Coleus barbatus; Plectranthus caninus Roth → Coleus caninus; Plectranthus cataractarum B.J.Pollard → Coleus cataractarum
Paton et al. (2019) list the following species of Coleus (around 300), many transferred from Plectranthus. [1] As of October 2022 [update] , Plants of the World Online listed 301 accepted species. [ 2 ]
Coleus amboinicus, known as Cuban oregano, orégano poleo ('pennyroyal oregano'), orégano francés ('French oregano'), Mexican mint, Mexican thyme, and many other names. Common throughout the tropics, including Latin America, but probably of eastern-hemisphere origin.
Plectranthus hadiensis is a perennial herbaceous shrub with pubescent and semi-succulent stems, and a straight to decumbent habit. Its height varies 50 cm to 1.5 m (30–59 in), with a maximum base diameter of 1m (39 in).
Coleus amboinicus, known as Cuban oregano, orégano poleo ('pennyroyal oregano'), orégano francés ('French oregano'), Mexican mint, Mexican thyme, and many other names. Common throughout the tropics, including Latin America, but probably of eastern-hemisphere origin.
Coleus amboinicus: Lamiaceae: semi-succulent perennial herb culinary, fragrance leaves Myrrh: Commiphora myrrha and related species: Burseraceae: small tree or shrub culinary, medicinal, fragrance, ritual sap/resin Coriander (seeds, roots), Cilantro (leaves) Coriandrum sativum: Apiaceae: annual herb: culinary: seeds, leaves, roots Hawthorn