Plectranthus neochilus
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| Internal ID | UUID643fe80edb30e361990960 |
| Scientific name | Plectranthus neochilus |
| Authority | Schltr. |
| First published in | J. Bot. 34: 394 (1896) |
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Coleus neochilus, also known as lobster bush, fly bush, or mosquito bush, is a perennial ground cover with fragrant, ovate leaves and purple blue inflorescent spikes. It is also known as Plectranthus neochilus and is found in dry brush lands and woodlands in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia. This plant can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil conditions and is often used as a companion plant in vegetable gardens due to its ability to repel pests. It is also used in folk medicine for treating liver and digestive issues. The plant is easy to propagate and rarely affected by pests. Its leaves can be used to make a tea similar to mint tea.
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| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Coleus neochilus | (Schltr.) Codd | Bothalia 7: 432 (1961) |
| Coleus palliolatus | S.Moore | J. Bot. 38: 464 (1900) |
| Coleus schinzii | Gürke | Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 555 (1898) |
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Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000275686 |
| Tropicos | 17602789 |
| INPN | 851877 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:454585-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-158340 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 6084964 |
| IPNI | 454585-1 |
| iNaturalist | 551461 |
| GBIF | 3902891 |
| USDA GRIN | 462310 |
| Wikipedia | Coleus_neochilus |
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