Solenostemon scutellarioides (coleus) is one of the flowering plant species belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is native to Malaysia and South East Asia. Plants need moist-drained soil to grow and typically grow 0.5-1 m tall, though some may grow as tall as 2 meters. Plants are bushy, woody-based evergreen perennial and mostly grown due to its decorative variegated leaves. It is also known as Coleus blumei and Plectranthus scutellarioides. Various species of Solenostemon scutellarioides includes Aurora, Religious Radish, Red Trailing Queen, Trailing Bleeding Heart, Trailing Salamander, Ruby Ruffles, Vulcan and Meandering Linda. Plants are generally grown as ornamental plants. They are heat-tolerant, but less grow in full sun in subtropical areas compared to shade. Main diseases that can affect coleus are downy mildew, necrotic spot virus, Mealy bugs, scale insects and whiteflies. Several studies showed very mild relaxing and hallucinogenic effects of Coleus blumei (solenostemon scutellarioides).
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