Details of genus: Solenostemon Thonn. [779]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Coleus, Flame nettle, Painted nettle
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Lamiaceae
family_ja: シソ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 60 species of evergreen, bushy, erect to spreading, subshrubby perennials from forest in tropical Africa and Asia. They are mainly cultivated for their opposite, coarsely toothed, often hairy, mostly ovate, colourful leaves. Throughout the year, they bear raceme-like whorls of tiny, tubular, 2-lipped, blue, white, or purple flowers. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate greenhouse or as houseplants, or use outdoors as summer bedding. In warmer areas, coleus are good bedding plants for shady positions.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Surface-sow seed at 22-24°C (72-75°F) in early spring. Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in spring or summer.
pests_en: Mealybugs, scale insects, and whiteflies may be a problem under glass.
description_ja:
comment: Tropic old world
comment_ja: キンランジソ(コリウス)
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Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Lamiaceae | シソ科 | Show |