Variegated Indian Borage
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Coleus amboinicus 'Variegatus'
COMMON NAME
Variegated Indian Borage, Variegated Cuban Oregano, Succulent Spurflower, Country Borage
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic Maximum Height 0.3 m to 0.9 m Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width 0.6 m to 1.2 m PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Semi-Shade Water Preference Moderate Water Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting USES
- Leaves taste like oregano and can be used to add flavor to soups and meats.
- The leaves can either be chewed raw or boiled in water and drunk to soothe coughs.
Disclaimer
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