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chitralekha P

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Jul 3, 2011, 11:48:19 AM7/3/11

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Please identify this plant. I have seen this in Hyderabad as well as in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Have not seen flowers. Leaves smell like Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) and are used in making pakoras.

Thanks,

Regards,

Chitralekha

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Smilax004

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Jul 3, 2011, 11:58:45 AM7/3/11

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Coleus aromaticus of Lamiaceae family. It is a medicinal plant
(steamed or raw leaves) used for fever, cough and cold especially for
kids.

Regards,
Giby

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satyendra tiwari

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Jul 3, 2011, 12:06:43 PM7/3/11

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Dear All,

Is the all coleus leaves edible?

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Giby Kuriakose

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Jul 3, 2011, 12:17:39 PM7/3/11

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No, leaves of all Coleus species (most of the wild species) are not edible.

Regards,

Giby

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Vijayasankar

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Jul 3, 2011, 1:43:04 PM7/3/11

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I agree with Giby's id.
The current name is Plectranthus amboinicus.

Regards

Vijayasankar Raman
National Center for Natural Products Research
University of Mississippi

Chitralekha

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Jul 4, 2011, 12:39:31 AM7/4/11

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Thank you Giby Kuriokose and Vijayasankar Raman. When and where does
it flower?
Chitralekha

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Jul 5, 2011, 8:24:53 AM7/5/11

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Yes its Coleus aromaticus (mostly found on rocky places in
Maharashtra, some old forts or caves), roots are more medicinally
important, though leaves are also used.

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