Botanical Name: Plectranthus barbatus, Coleus barbatus. Other Common Names: Coleous, makandi, Indian coleus, false boldo. Habitat: Coleus is a hardy plant, growing on the dry slopes of the lower Himalayas and the plains in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India. However, coleus has long been cultivated in India, Thailand and also in other parts of South East Asia. Description: Coleus is a member of the Lamiaceae family, more commonly known as the mint family. Plants in this group have a stem that is square in shape and are usually extremely fragrant due to their large content of essential oil. Coleus is a