This plant has no children Legal Status. Plectranthus barbatus Andrews Show All Show Tabs forskohlii General Information; Symbol: PLBA2 ... Scientific Name and Common Name; Kingdom: Plantae – Plants Subkingdom ... Plectranthus barbatus Andrews – forskohlii Subordinate Taxa. Other Common Names: Coleous, makandi, Indian coleus, false boldo.

Habitat: Coleus is a hardy plant, growing on the dry slopes of the lower Himalayas and the plains in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India.

We believe it was first introduced into our area by Daryll Combs of Daryll's Exotic Plants in the 1980's under the incorrect name Coleus lanuginosus. Forskolin is a chemical found in the roots of the plant Plectranthus barbatus (Coleus forskohlii). Plectranthus barbatus can be seen in gardens throughout Santa Barbara, where it has been cultivated for more nearly 30 years.

Botanical Name: Plectranthus barbatus, Coleus barbatus. Small pale purple flowers bloom throughout the year. This attractive plant goes by such common names as moth king Plectranthus, purple Swedish ivy, purple spur flower, and Vicks plant. Variegated types are available, as well. Botanical name: Plectranthus barbatus Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family) Synonyms: Coleus barbatus, Coleus forskohlii, Plectranthus forskohlii Indian Coleus is a densely hairy perennial herb, with pale blue flowers arranged in whorls, forming long leafless interrupted spikes. However, coleus has long been cultivated in India, Thailand and also in other parts of South East Asia.