Solenostemon
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Solenostemon is a former genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. It has been included in the genus Plectranthus, but is now included in an expanded Coleus.[1][2] They are native to tropical Africa, Asia and Australia. Some species formerly placed in this genus are cultivated for their highly variegated leaves.[3]
Former species
Some species formerly placed in the genus are:[2]
- Solenostemon autranii (Briq.) J.K.Morton, now Coleus autranii, syn. Plectranthus autranii
- Solenostemon rotundifolius, now Coleus rotundifolius, syn. Plectranthus rotundifolius
- Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd, now Coleus scutellarioides, syns. Coleus blumei, Plectranthus scutellarioides
- Solenostemon shirensis (Gürke) Codd, now Coleus shirensi
Gallery
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Young Solenostemon coleus seedlings growing in a pot.
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Early-stage Coleus plant with developing leaves.
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Young Coleus sprouting vibrant red new leaves.
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References
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