Coleus Species, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Spanish Thyme (Coleus amboinicus)

Plectranthus amboinicus, growing in Springfield, MO, USA

by planthugger Mar 25, 2002 11:02 PM

This is an edible plant, aromatic. The leaves are used in urticaria. It is said to be good for digestion.

by Dinu Jun 13, 2002 11:57 PM

Closer view of the velvety leaves.

by Dinu Apr 3, 2003 4:17 AM

Three extant forms of Plectranthus amboinicus: 'Jamaican Form', 'Variegatus', and ''Wedgewood' .

by jonivy Jun 9, 2003 10:38 PM

by BUFFY690 Sep 26, 2003 2:08 PM

I have long branches with these upturned flower spikes the longest one was six inches long.

by BUFFY690 Nov 7, 2003 1:45 PM

by Kell Nov 3, 2006 10:16 PM

Plectranthus Amboinicus grown from cutting

by andihazelwood Mar 20, 2007 1:33 AM

Cuban Oregano

by bamagirl35973 Jul 13, 2007 12:50 PM

Cuban Oregano groing in Florida

by MBMom Feb 14, 2008 7:23 PM

by Dinu Sep 21, 2009 6:08 PM

by cactus_lover Mar 9, 2010 9:52 AM

Underside leaf detail, Cuban oregano

by Aug 2, 2010 4:45 AM

by dushyantdhari Sep 22, 2011 12:50 AM

by burraganesh Nov 22, 2012 4:27 PM

Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage Plectranthus amboinicus

by tathisri Jun 2, 2013 7:55 AM

Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage Plectranthus amboinicus

by tathisri Jun 2, 2013 7:55 AM

Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage Plectranthus amboinicus

by tathisri Jun 2, 2013 7:55 AM

Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage Plectranthus amboinicus

by tathisri Jun 2, 2013 7:54 AM

Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage Plectranthus amboinicus

by tathisri Jun 2, 2013 7:54 AM

Cuttings watered every few days and partial sun...easy!

by lizbob33908 Nov 29, 2015 4:40 PM

Cuban oregano flower

by dojustdat Dec 29, 2016 9:57 AM