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Brazilian Coleus Plectranthus oertendahlii

Phonetic Spelling
plek-TRAN-thus er-ten-DAHL-ee-eye
Description

In spite of its common names, this coleus is native to a small region in southern Africa, KwaZulu-Natal.  It is tender perennial that is adapted to low-light conditions.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#perennial
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#perennial
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Plectranthus
    Species:
    oertendahlii
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    S. KwaZulu-Natal
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No