Following W.R. Sykes (2016) Fl. Cook Islands p. 669
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd
Determiner:
W.R. Sykes
Identification date:
2000-07-30 (Verbatim: 30 Jul 2000)
Preferred name:
Coleus scutellarioides (L.) Benth.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Ara Tapu, Arorangi Cemetery
Verbatim locality:
Ara Tapu, Arorangi Cemetery
Verbatim collector:
W.R. Sykes 5077/CI
Standardised collector:
William R. Sykes
Verbatim date:
30 Jul 2000
Start date:
2000-07-30
Country:
Cook Islands
Land District:
Rarotonga
Habitat:
Old burial area, amongst herbaceous adventives.
Notes:
Herb 40-50 cm high, scarcely aromatic. Leaves light green, rugulose. Inflorescence erect, especially main stem. Corolla 10-12 mm long; tube white, strongly bent c. ½ way; lower lip deep blue, 5-6 mm long, naviculate, ± horizontal.