Coleus barbatus var. barbatus

Description.

Paton et al. (2009: 338), as Plectranthus barbatus Andrews var. barbatus .

Distribution.

Eritrea to N Tanzania and E DR. Congo, Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent to SC China.

Habitat and ecology.

Savannah, 1000–1400 m elev.

Additional specimens.

DR. Congo, Lacs Edouard et Kivu, Rutshuru, haute vallée de la Fuku, Dec 1937, J. Lebrun 9133 (BR).

Rwanda, Mohasi-See [Lac Mohazi], Aug 1907, J. Mildbraed 671 (B destroyed); territ. Miumba, Mutara, near Mimuli, G. Troupin 2781 (BR).

Notes.

1. New record to DR. Congo.

2. The type variety is apparently rare in Central Africa.