WIDODO, P. & VELDKAMP, J. F. 2021. The confusing taxonomy and nomenclature of Syzygiun confusum complex (Myrtaceae). Reinwardtia 20(2): 43‒49. ― taxonomic nomenclatural confusions surrounding the Syzygium are elucidated. For that purpose, type specimens designated circumscriptions presented for each species. Typifications, newly characterized descriptions illustrations korthalsii Widodo, S....

The identity of the drugs 'Hribera' and 'Amragandha', as they are chosen currently, is discussed here 'Hribera' is identified as Coleus Zeylanicus. An artificial key and identifying features of the accepted source of Amragandha and related taxa which are possibly mixed it are also provided.

The relationship between DNA synthesis and wound xylem differentiation was investigated in cultured stem segments of Coleus blumei. The addition of 50 micrograms of indoleacetic acid per liter to the culture medium resulted in a 400 to 500% increase in the number of wound vessel members formed in 7 days. However, the time course of wound vessel member formation was similar in segments cultured ...

Coleus forskohlii, is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). As part of a long-standing tradition in India, C. forskohlii roots have been used as a marinated food, or pickle, that is commonly eaten as part of a vegetarian meal. Upon closer investigation into the plant's pharmacological properties, it was revealed that C. forskohlii roots contain forskolin, a compound that belongs to the chemi...

The aqueous and ethanolic extract of leaves of Coleus aromaticus was evaluated for diuretic activity. Both extracts were evaluated by determination of urine volume and electrolyte concentration in albino rats. Results revealed that both the aqueous and ethanolic extract at dose 500mgl kg showed significant diuretic activity by increasing the total volume of urine and concentration electrolyte. ...

The transport of the synthetic auxin, picloram (4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid) was investigated in sections of petioles of Phaseolus vulgaris L. and Coleus blumei Benth. and stems of Pisum sativum L. Transport of 14C-picloram was basipolar in all tissues, although the degree of polarity was dependant on age. The velocity of picloram movement was calculated at between 0.75 and 1.11 mm/hr...