Plectranthus barbatus

Plectranthus barbatus

Plectranthus barbatus is a species of the genus of shrubs harp ( Plectranthus ) in the mint family ( Lamiaceae).

Description

Plectranthus barbatus grows as a shrub. The constantly against arranged leaves are relatively large with toothed margin. An upright, up to 25 centimeters long racemose inflorescences are purplish blue flowers.

Dissemination

The distribution area of Plectranthus barbatus ranges from the tropical Africa to the Arabian Peninsula to India.

System

The first description was in 1810 by the English botanist Henry Charles Andrews, The Botanist 's Repository for new, and rare plants, volume 10, table 594 Plectranthus barbatus Andrews A synonym for example, Coleus barbatus ( Andrews ) Benth ..

The Plectranthus barbatus contains about two varieties:

  • Plectranthus barbatus barbatus Andrews var.
  • Plectranthus barbatus var grandis ( LHCramer ) Lukhoba & AJPaton

Use

Plectranthus barbatus is the only significant source of forskolin, a toxic diterpene. Forskolin is used in biochemistry and pharmacology to nonspecific activation of adenylate cyclases.

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