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About
The genus *Plectranthus* contains many species, some of which are popular ornamental plants. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, leading to the segregation of several related genera, including *Coleus* and *Equilabium*.
Field notes
History & etymology
The word plectranthus derives from the Greek πλῆκτρον (plēktron), meaning 'anything to strike with, an instrument for striking the lyre, a spear point,' combined with ἄνθος (anthos), meaning 'blossom, flower.'
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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