Coleus sanguineus
Also known as: Plectranthus sanguineus Britten
- Plectranthus sanguineus Britten
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent subshrub or shrub.
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Coleus sanguineus is a succulent shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Coleus, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe