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Solenostemon

Solenostemon

9.9
A group of leafy garden plants from tropical Africa and Asia often with bright leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌsɒlənəˈstɛmən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Solenostemon
  • Many gardeners love Solenostemon for its vibrant colors.

Examples

  • The brightly colored leaves of Solenostemon are popular in ornamental gardening.

  • The Solenostemon plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Solenostemon thrives in well-drained soil with moderate humidity.

  • Recent studies have reclassified some species from Coleus to the genus Solenostemon.

  • The brightly colored leaves of Solenostemon are popular in ornamental gardening.

  • Recent studies have reclassified some species from Coleus to the genus Solenostemon.

  • Solenostemon thrives in well-drained soil with moderate humidity.

Compounds

Solenostemon blumei
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant with large bright patterned leaves grown for its color, also called coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides
  • Specialized
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A garden plant with large bright leaves that people grow for color

Surface Forms

Solenostemon singular
Solenostemons plural

Etymology

Solenostemon comes from Greek parts solen meaning 'tube' and stemon meaning 'stamen', the male part of a flower. So the name helps you remember that these are flowering plants with tube-like flower parts, often grown for their bright, decorative leaves.