Coleus shirensis
Also known as: Calchas shirensis (Gürke) P.V.Heath +4 more
- Calchas shirensis (Gürke) P.V.Heath
- Coleus punctatus Baker
- Plectranthus shirensis (Gürke) A.J.Paton
- Solenostemon shirensis (Gürke) Codd
- Solenostemon zambesiacus Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Coleus shirensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Coleus genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe