Gala Dinich

Coleus edulis

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Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: coleus

Plant ID (slug): coleus-edulis

Numeric ID: 22650

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Coleus edulis is a PERENNIAL. It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. Africa - Ethiopia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[22, 46, 61, 105]. We have no further details.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Coleus edulis Gala Dinich