Solenostemon scutellarioides

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

common coleus, dwarf coleus

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

NutletNutlet:
A small, dry, indehiscent carpel of a fruit, usually composed of one quarter of the fruit with each enclosing a single seed (e.g. mints).

Shape

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.

Size

  • Length 0.9–1 mm
  • Width 0.8–0.9 mm
  • Thickness 0.7–0.8 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Longitudinal striate stipplesStipples:
Numerous small dots or specks.

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on the margin.

Identification notes

Seeds may be covered with fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
tissue.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Lamiaceae

Valid name

Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd

Synonyms

Coleus blumei Benth.
Coleus pumilus Blanco 
Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth.
Plectranthus blumei (Benth.) Launert
Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br.