Plectranthus barbatus
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Coleus barbatus |
Plectranthus barbatus, the Indian Coleus, is a tropical perennial plant related to the typical coleus species. It is interesting from a scientific and medicinal standpoint because it produces forskolin.
Note: Plectranthus forskalaei Vahl is a junior synonym of Plectranthus madagascariensis.
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Research on suntanning effect of forskolin
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