Coleus unguentarius
Also known as: Plectranthus unguentarius Codd
- Plectranthus unguentarius Codd
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Coleus unguentarius is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Coleus, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Namibia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Galápagos